NovelEnglishMeanwhile, Old Madam Green hadn't stopped smiling. Julia said to Franklin, "You've got things to do. We won't keep you." Franklin replied, "I'll cover and see you later." Julia smiled. "Alright." The way they spoke to each other made it obvious how close they were. Professor Liam and the others chuckled teasingly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt'As for Maggie and Johnny, ever since they saw the Green and Brown family members, they hadn't lingered and instead headed straight into their private room Johnny sneered, "They're here just to show off." Maggie responded calmly, "! know.' She saw it clearly. "What a bunch of trash. Seriously." After the greetings were done, Franklin and his party entered their room, and the Green and Brown families returned to theirs. ---- Old Madam Green was indeed in a good mood. But not entirely.
She leaned over to whisper in Janice's ear, "Once she's left Franklin, that brat'll still have Johnny by her side. She's really got sluck." After all, that was Johnny-not to mention that standing behind him was Nolan. Every tshe thought about it, it felt like a bone stuck in her throat-impossible to swallow. And she wasn't the only one bothered. Now that it seemed Maggie was genuinely picking up skills under Johnny's mentorship, both Janice and Julia felt increasingly uneasy.
Old Madam Green ground her teeth. "After the divorce, she'll be a second-tbride. What's so great about her?" Hearing that, Janice felt a little better. "As long as they're not married, nothing's set in stone. No need to rush." Old Madam Green knew that too, but she still couldn't bring herself to feel good about it. As long as there was even a chance Maggie might end up with Johnny, she wouldn't be happy.
---- Back in the other room, Maggie was unaware of all the scheming happening next door. Once everyone had settled in, they began making small talk. The atmosphere in the room was actually quite pleasant. A little while later, Franklin stood up and said, "You all carry on. I'll step out for a bit and be back soon." He'd told Julia earlier that he'd stop by to see her. It was obvious where he was going-no one even needed to ask. Professor Liam and the others laughed. "Go ahead, Mr. Wilson.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNo rush-we'll be here." Professor Ma chuckled and echoed, "Exactly." With a smile, Franklin left the room. Maggie and Johnny didn't say anything-they didn't even bother looking at him Maggie wasn't paying attention to how long he was gone, but Johnny was clearly annoyed. "it's been almost ten minutes. He's really something." ---- Maggie was just about to reply when Franklin walked back in. So she didn't say anything Johnny rolled his eyes.
Franklin returned to his seat and seamlessly rejoined the e conversation. Just then, Maggie's phone suddenly rang, She paused when she saw the calleIDC Johhhy noticed her strange expression and leaned over for a peek. When he saw the non the screen, he raised his eyebrows. "Jimmy? Why would he be calling you?" His voice wasn't loud, but those sitting nearby-like Professor Liam and Franklin-clearly heard him. Thinking about Jimmy's previous confession, Maggie didn't know what to say.
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