Chapter 579
And that was true.
But…
Maggie looked up, ready to say something, and then she saw the hopeful look in Isabella’s eyes, and every word she’d been about to say just disappeared.
Franklin spoke up. “If you’ve got the time, you should come back with us.”
…Okay.”
Maggie got in the car with them.
On the ride home, Isabella was buzzing with excitement, but she couldn’t fight off the sleepiness forever. She nodded off just as they were almost home.
The car pulled into the courtyard. Franklin carried Isabella out, and Maggie sat in the car for a moment, watching him before she got out herself.
When the butler heard them come in, he hurried out to greet them, and then stopped when he saw Maggie, surprise flickering across his face before giving way o something warmer. “Ma’am, you’re back?”
Maggie paused. She didn’t respond to that. She just said politely. “Sorry for the trouble.”
The butler’s smile faltered a little. He glanced over at Franklin.
ranklin had been standing there holding Isabella, waiting while Maggie and the butler exchanged pleasantries. He looked over at her. “Want to head upstairs nd get some rest?”
Maggie nodded and followed him up the stairs.
he wasn’t looking around on purpose, but she noticed it the moment she stepped inside, everything looked exactly the same as when she’d left. Nothing had hanged.
ranklin carried Isabella straight to her room, and Maggie followed.
le took off Isabella’s coat and shoes, tucked her in, then turned to look at Maggie, who was standing nearby. “You sleeping in here with Isabella tonight?”
faggie gave a quiet nod.
Alright, Franklin said. “Let me know if you need anything.”
Okay.”
le didn’t say anything else. He turned and walked out of Isabella’s room.
here was a set of her pajamas in Isabella’s room. Maggie grabbed them and headed into the bathroom.
by the time she’d showered, dried her hair, and came back out, Aunt Sara was just walking in carrying a few things. She smiled when she saw Maggie lookng ver. “Str asked me to bring over some of your usual things, clothes, skincare, all of that. I’ve put everything in the usual spots if you need anything else. na am, just let me know anytime.”
Got it. It’s getting late, go ahead and head downstairs, get some rest”
Of course.”
Aunt Sara left
Maggie sat down at the vanity. When she started using the skincare products Aunt Sara had brought over, she noticed that while they were all her usual brands very single one of them was brand new. Unopened,
the paused for a moment
Chapter 579
She’d just finished her skincare routine when her phone started buzzing one notification after another.
Maggie picked it up and checked, she hadn’t even realized it was already past midnight.
Johnny, Harry, Jimmy, Glen, Reed, Jordan, they’d all sent her New Year’s messages.
She picked up her phone and replied to each one.
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