Chapter 136

After she got in the car, she sat into the driver’s seat.

Her wound was still throbbing a bit, but it was pretty much healed

The inside of the car was so quiet it was suffocating, neither of them said a word

Maja didn’t step on the gas nght away, but glanced at lan through the rear view mirror

Should they go to Rosewood Manor, or the Raymond family, or maybe to a hotel?

She couldn’t figure it out.

“Here’s your phone”

She handed lan his phone

Taking the phone, lan saw two new messages and his brows furrowed slightly.

Maja didn’t pay attention to whether he had read the messages, but she felt that lan’s mood seemed to have taken a nosedive.

It was like she could sense his imitation before they even had a chance to chat

Normally, lan was always calm but a single text from Carlene was enough to trigger his emotions.

Maja couldn’t help but sigh, his feelings for Carlene really ran deep.

“The Raymond family”

without replying to the messages.

Just as she was about to drive to the

Pennyfeather, Holden suddenly showed up at Rosewood Manor. He wants you and Mr.

glad she hadn’t turned on the speakerphone. Her eyes widened with

was at Rosewood Manor!

glanced at lan again

phone rang again, and Maja guessed it was probably Grandpa

the caller ID and his

“Grandpa”

Rosewood Manor. Didn’t you hurt your hand? I thought

to an emergency meeting at the Raymond family. I might be back

rush, I’ll wait for

Grandpa Holden hung up, Maria

his first time visiting their home and he was in a good mood. He even went upstairs to check

the wardrobe and was puzzled.

for two

usually stay

because Maja had previously instructed her,

busy lately and hardly comes back. Sometimes, to avoid disturbing Mr. Raymond, she stays

“Show me.”

the furthest from the master bedroom. This was Ms. Casson’s idea. If he found out, his suspicions might

having already told one lie, Maria didn’t dare to tell another and reluctantly led him to Maja’s

more lived–in feel

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