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Harry and Julia were also on good terms. Clearly, compared to her, they would much rather
see Franklin with Julia.
Harry and Levi probably hoped that she would have some ambiguous relationship with
someone else, so that Franklin could be free of her.
Why would they care if she had any ambiguity with other men and risk making Franklin
unhappy?
After getting into her car, Maggie drove away.
By the time she arrived at the old house, it was completely dark outside. Inside, besides the
servants, only Grandma Wilson was there. When she learned that Maggie had arrived, she
came out personally to greet her.
When she saw that Maggie was alone, her smile faltered for a moment. “Where’s Isabella?”
It wasn’t unusual for Franklin not to return with her, so Grandma Wilson didn’t ask further.
But usually, Isabella always came back with her, so she wondered where she was. Ever
since Maggie’s ankle healed, after having a meal at the villa with Isabella, she hadn’t heard
from her again.
As for what Franklin and Isabella had been doing over the weekend, or who they were
with, Maggie had no idea. She didn’t even care to ask.
Now, hearing Grandma Wilson’s question, Maggie smiled and said, “They should be here
soon.”
Although she said that, in reality, whether they would come tonight was still uncertain.
After all, wasn’t it the same last time when they went to the hot spring resort?
Grandma Wilson, thinking that Maggie must know about Franklin and his daughter’s plans, didn’t press her for more details. She assumed everything was fine.
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Maggie spent quite a while talking with Grandma Wilson, and by the time it was almost 7:30, there was still no sign of Franklin or Isabella.
Grandma Wilson furrowed her brows. “What time is it? Why aren’t they here yet?”
As she spoke, she seemed to recall that Franklin had also been absent the last time they went to the hot spring resort. Her face darkened, and she turned to Maggie. “Mag, could you
call him and remind him?”
Maggie sighed and picked up her phone to call Franklin.
The call was picked up quickly. Franklin seemed to have guessed the reason for the call and spoke first. “We’ll be there in 20 minutes.”
Just as Maggie was about to reply, Isabella’s voice came through the phone. “Goodbye,
Aunty Julie.”
Maggie lowered her gaze. They really were with Julia.
Before she could process it, she heard Julia’s gentle voice on the other end. “Goodbye,
Isabella.”
Then, Julia spoke softly to Franklin, “I’ll go upstairs first.”
Franklin responded with a simple, “Mm.”
At that moment, Maggie heard Franklin’s indifferent tone. “Is there anything else?”
Maggie snapped back to reality and said, “No, that’s all.”
Before she could hang up, Franklin beat her to it.
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“Is something wrong? Are they not coming back?” Grandma Wilson said angrily, “Frank is really-”
“No,” Maggie replied with a faint smile. “There’s just traffic at this hour. They’ll be here in
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20 minutes.”
When Grandma Wilson heard this, her expression softened a little, though she was still upset. “Well, let’s eat first and not wait for them. He deserves to eat the leftovers!”
The butler, standing nearby, smiled and reminded, “Miss Isabella is still in the car…”
Grandma Wilson paused, then snorted, “Fine, fine. Since it’s for my little great–granddaughter’s sake, I’ll let him off this time!”
Maggie smiled at her but didn’t say anything.
Twenty minutes later, Franklin and his daughter finally arrived.
Grandma Wilson didn’t look at Franklin but warmly waved to Isabella, smiling, “Isabella,
you’re back!”
“Grandma!” Isabella ran to Grandma Wilson, who hugged her and affectionately rubbed
her head before letting her go to Maggie. “Mom.”
“Mm.” Maggie embraced Isabella and, as she did, noticed the faint scent of Julia’s perfume
on her clothes.
She didn’t mention it but gently pushed Isabella away.
Franklin sat next to Grandma Wilson and handed her a box. “A gift to apologize.”
Inside the box was a rare snow tea that Grandma Wilson loved. It was something hard to
find and extremely expensive.
Grandma Wilson knew it was a gesture of apology for Franklin missing the trip to the hot spring resort last time.
She snorted, saying, “At least you know how to bring a gift for Grandma. But what about Mag? Did you prepare an apology gift for her?”
Franklin smiled but didn’t say anything. He just glanced at Maggie.
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