Chapter 34
Maja responded to Tricia’s question with a nonchalant “Hmm.” She wasn’t one for lengthy conversations and often came across as cold.
Tricia’s eyes lit up. She was relieved that Maja didn’t have any feelings for lan.
The car pulled into the Pennyfeather family’s courtyard. Maja had planned to drop off Tricia and quickly leave. However, Neil Pennyfeather, Tricia’s father, was in the yard watering the plants with Glenn Pennyfeather by his side.
Maja frowned, realizing that she couldn’t simply escape without greeting them. Tricia had already jumped out of the car and ran to her father and brother. “Dad, Glenn.”
Neil engrossed in a business discussion with Glenn, stopped what he was doing upon seeing Maja’s car in the distance. Maja reluctantly got out of the car and greeted them. “Dad.”
Neil handed the watering can to a servant and sighed lightly. “Good to see you back. Come inside, Cristina has prepared a feast. And I have something important to discuss with you.”
Maja knew that time was ticking, as she still had plans to meet with lan.
“Dad, I have some matters to attend to. We can talk later.”
“This concerns the company,” Neil said, his face turning serious. He patted Glenn’s back with a sense of satisfaction.
Maja had a sinking feeling in her gut. Then she heard Neil continue, “Glenn has been without a stable job for years. Cristina wants me to let him intern at our company. I’ve seen his recent reports, and he seems to be making a genuine effort. What do you think?
Maja didn’t respond, but her eyes conveyed a sense of understanding. She could see Cristina’s cunning plan unfolding, using Glenn to gain control of the company in the future.
“Maja, we don’t get to spend much time together. Let’s talk inside. Your father was just mentioning you.”
Maja looked blankly at Glenn, who had a wide grin on his face. His gaze was fixed firmly on her. Tricia and Glenn stood on either side of Neil, sharing jokes and laughter with him. Even though they were just a meter apart, it felt like an invisible wall separated them. Maja felt like an outsider who had intruded, entirely out of place.
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Maja paused, feeling a profound sense of loss. “Dad, I really have something to attend to.
As the words left her mouth, the smile on Neil’s face slowly faded. “Maja, I’ve witnessed how Tricia has treated you all these years. Today is her birthday, and she checked out of the hospital early to celebrate at home. Can’t you stay a little longer?”
His tone held a hint of seriousness.
Tricia quickly grabbed Maja’s hand. “Maja, let’s go inside first.”
Then, she turned to Neil. “Dad, don’t be upset. Maja just struggles with expressing her feelings.”
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Maja gently freed herself from Tricia’s grip. “I have a meeting with lan at twelve. We’re discussing our divorce.”
Her tone was indifferent, devoid of any emotions. As she looked up, she saw Neil raising his hand in anger.
“You!”
But the slap never landed. Neil’s face turned pale, and he gasped for breath several times, clutching his chest before collapsing backwards..
Tricia and Glenn rushed to his side. “Dad!”
Inside the house, Cristina heard the commotion and hurried out. Upon seeing what happened, she was frozen and fearful and immediately called for the family doctor. She shoved Maja aside when she attempted to help and started scolding her. “If you didn’t want to come back, then you shouldn’t have come back at all! Your father hasn’t had a proper rest in days because of the company. Are you trying to kill him with anger?”
Maja felt her body tense up. Amidst the chaos, the family doctor arrived and provided Neil with emergency treatment. He gradually regained consciousness, weakly waving his hand.
Maja looked at him, tears welling up in her eyes. “Dad, I…”
But before she could finish, Neil interrupted her, gasping for breath. “Maja, your mother passed away at a young age. I didn’t consider your feelings, which created a rift between us.”
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When will get update?...
What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
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Why are there no updates yet, Author. We've all been waitibg for quite a while now. Please, update soon, Author. Thanks....
Author, my thoughts on the book. When are You going to write on Cornelia and Omar Casson's romance? You made no mention, describing in detail how Maja and Uan's white wedding ceremony went. Also, you didn't write on Carol's baby delivery. What about Tyler's romance. Is there closure on Phelps Herrington being truly certified dead, so also his twin brother? Dylan's research institute "little girl", what became of her and Dylan's romance? Beck's blind dates, what were the results, is he married now, so also Dylan to his "little girl"? Why hasn't Ian's father- Steven come forward to meet Maja's parents as the in-laws meeting each other especially with his supposed past with Lillian; Maja's mother. I hope I won't remain curious for too long on the aforementioned issues, Author. Thanks for doing a good job on Zoey and Fitch's romance, though. Kudos....