Chapter 157

The first time Maja laid eyes on Maureen, she knew she was a classy lady, always speaking with kindness and respect.

Ryan described his mom as a fiendish mom, but Maja was actually pretty jealous of him. Apart from her own mom, Maureen was the most elegant woman she had ever met.

After everything she’s been through, plus being all alone in the hospital for so long, her defenses were pretty much shot.

Last night was cold and wet, and her cheek ached, her body feeling all funky due to the side effects of the meds.

She dreamt of her mom.

But the dream was short–lived, her mom had been gone for years, and she’d long forgotten what her warmth felt like.

Maureen was like the embodiment of gentleness.

“Penny?” Maureen saw her spacing out, thinking she was upset.

“Every family has hidden difficulties.. If you don’t want me to meet your parents, I won’t. Remember what I told you last time? When you encounter problems, reach out to Ryan. He’s your boyfriend. He’ll help you out.”

The nicer Maureen was, the guiltier Maja felt.”

“Ms. Raymond, I get it. I’ll remember.”

to get out

must’ve been pretty embarrassing to be seen in such a state by your boyfriend’s mom, not once but twice. She was such a self–reliant person, she won’t tell

number. My attitude towards you remains the same.”

door of the hospital, where she could finally relax

she

so she wouldn’t run

she was so tired of hiding, wishing the money from the bank

living room, Maria saw the handprint on her cheek

“Ms. Pennyfeather, you…“.

rushed to get an ice bag to apply

by the events of last night, she thought her life was falling

to Rosewood Manor and saw Maria’s face, that’s when she

relieved.

L

good. I just want to

say anything else, just watched her

wondering if Maja had been wronged or had a fight with Mr. Raymond?

look like someone who would do anything to women. Maria was at a loss, all she could do was to subtly mention Maja’s condition when

hearing this, Holden was really concerned.

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