NovelEnglishChapter 316 Maggie said, "Mommy has to go to work now. Your great-grandmother hasn't been feeling well lately and needs rest. You can visit her once she's feeling a bit better." Although the elderly lady had never truly blamed Isabella for getting close to Julia, ever since finding out that Sally was also having health issues, it was like her entire spirit had been drained in the past two days. If she were to see Isabella now, and think of her ties to Julia, it would only worsen her mood.
Hearing that Great-grandma was sick, Isabella immediately grew concerned. "Huh? Great-grandma is sick? Is it serious? Why didn't you tell me, Mom?" Maggie paused for two seconds before saying, "I didn't want you to worry." With that, she gently pried off Isabella's hands that were holding conto her. "It's getting late. Mommy has other things to do. Take good care of yourself, okay?" Isabella was reluctant to let go, but seeing how busy Maggie looked, she reluctantly loosened her grip.
---- But right after, she pouted and said, feeling wMaggieed, "Mom, why are you always so busy lately? You're even busier than Dad... When will you finally have time?" "I'm not sure either," Maggie replied. At that, she thought of her soon-to-be-finalized divorce from Franklin. This wasn't something she could keep from Isabella forever. Then again... If Franklin planned to marry Julia after the divorce, he would definitely find a tto explain everything to their daughter.
So there was no need for her to be the one to break the news. Isabella lowered her head, dejected. "...Okay. You've been saying that a lot lately." Maggie knew that too. Because, for now, it was the best excuse she had. "I'm heading out," Maggie said again. "Oh... okay." Just as Maggie turned to leave after giving Isabella one last glance, she spotted Julia coming out from the restroom:
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