NovelEnglishChapter 308 Although Maggie and Julia both attended the seminar at Q University, there was no interaction between them throughout the day. By around three or four in the afternoon, Maggie and Johnny were ready to leave the campus. 'As Professor Liam and the university president saw them off, Professor Liam extended another invitation, "There's another seminar in the city this Saturday. I wonder if the two of you-" At those words, Maggie paused.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer gaze happened to fall on Janice, not far away. She looked away, pressed her lips together, and replied, "Sorry, I have something important to take care of this Saturday. I won't be able to attend." After bidding farewell to Professor Liam and the university president, and once the car had pulled away from the campus, Johnny finally asked, "You seemed a little off just now. Did something happen?" He had noticed her reaction when Saturday was mentioned and her gaze landed on Janice.
With others present, he hadn't asked further ---- at the time. Maggie lowered her gaze slightly and said calmly, "Saturday is my mother's birthday." Johnny's voice caught in his throat. The fact that her mother had been kept in a convalescent hall these years was entirely thanks to the actions of the Green and Brown families. No wonder Maggie's expression had shifted the way it did when facing Janice and Julia.
After a long pause, he asked, "Do you have any plans regarding the Green and Brown families?" Maggie clenched her fists. "I don't want them to have it easy. But-" But they were now under the protection of Franklin. Even though Cole was doing quite well, it would still be incredibly difficult to move against them. Even if she didnt say it outright, Johnny understood He offered her comfort, "What goes around comes around. I believe you'll get your chance. Don't lose heart." Maggie nodded.
"Mm." ---- - On Saturday, after baking a cake together with Jason and the others, Maggie drove to the convalescent home. She hadn't visited in a while, and Sally looked even more frail than before. Although the staff enthusiastically celebrated her birthday, Sally remained emotionally distant. As the center of attention, she appeared detached, ignoring the bustle around her and the well-wishes from everyone.
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Watching this, Maggie and the rest of the family felt as if their hearts were being sliced open. The director of the facility walked over. Seeing their verseeing grief-stricken expressions, her face showed ssympathy. After a short pause, she said, "This morning, we ran stests on Ms. Miller. We've found significant deterioration-multiple organs are showing signs of failure."
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