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.

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

see Cristina’s cunning

time together. Let’s talk inside. Your father was just mentioning you.”

jokes and laughter with him. Even

it felt like

of loss. “Dad, I really have

you all these years. Today is her birthday, and

tone held a hint

“Maja, let’s go inside first.”

she turned to Neil. “Dad, don’t be upset. Maja just struggles

uggles

from Tricia’s grip. “I have a meeting with lan at twelve.

indifferent, devoid of any emotions. As she looked up, she

“You!”

never landed. Neil’s face turned pale, and he gasped for breath several times, clutching his chest before collapsing

to his

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

felt her body tense up. Amidst the chaos, the family doctor arrived and provided Neil

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