Chapter 443
Maggie, Jimmy, and Glen had all prepared ahead of time; their tables were piled high with premium ingredients.
Salads, wine and champagne, pastries, specialty drinks–everything laid out on picnic blankets gave their corner real alfresco charm.
As they finished arranging things, Jimmy looked over the steaks, lamb chops, and seafood he’d brought. “Do you eat spicy? These marbled lamb chops were flown in last night–I tried them before. Excellent breed-”
He didn’t finish. Glen walked up, handed Maggie a drink, and neatly cut in. “This one’s custom made. It’s good–want to try?”
With the cup already at her hand, Maggie took it. “Thanks.”
She couldn’t ignore Jimmy either; turning back, she said, “I can do spicy. No real dietary restrictions.”
Jimmy smiled. “Great.”
Maggie sipped the drink, pleasantly surprised by the balanced blueberry flavor–bright, clean, and expertly handled. “Delicious. I really like it. Thanks.”
Glen had worked closely with Maggie for months; he knew her palate well. He’d asked someone to develop this recipe to her taste.
Hearing her praise, his smile deepened. “I’m glad. I had a few variations made–there’s a raspberry one too. Want to try it later?”
“Sure,” Maggie said.
She glanced up to find Jessica waggling her brows at her.
Stifling a laugh, Jessica murmured to Johnny, “Good thing I came. This is already better than the meteor shower.”
Johnny didn’t answer–he was frowning.
“What?” Jessica asked.
Staring at Maggie flanked by Jimmy and Glen, Johnny looked genuinely thrown. “So…Glen’s into Maggie too?”
“You didn’t know?”
“I didn’t.”
He was just realizing it now. Suddenly, it clicked why Glen had suggested this camping trip at all–he had a target, and it was Maggie.
Jessica:“…”
She glanced over again and muttered, “Maggie probably didn’t pick up on it before either. Not sure about now…”
Jimmy and Glen knew their limits and didn’t want to make Maggie uncomfortable.
After confirming her preferences, they walked over to Jessica and Johnny.
“Mr. Gray, Miss White,” Jimmy said first, “try my grilling later? I can’t cook much, but barbecue’s my thing.”
“Gladly,” Jessica grinned. “We’ll count on you, Mr. Hall.”
Johnny nodded. “Appreciate it.”
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Alguém saberia dizer o que houve com o livro, sem atualização a tempos...
Nada de episódio novo?...
Does the book stop? When are we going to get a new chapter?...
Olá, A história parou no capítulo 288? O nome do livro me gerou mais expectativas, quando ela realmente vai desprezar os dois e brilhar???...
Everytime I read new updates I am hoping to see Maggie completely moving on with her life not always checking where Franklin is up to with Julia. I think everyone reading this story by now understand that Franklin doesn't care about Julia. So what is the point of always pointing out how indifferent Franklin is to Maggie and how attentive he is towards Julia....
What does Helen mean Maggie is still married? Married to whom? Franklin has made it clear that he doesn't consider her anything and is flaunting his relationship with Julia for anyone who has eyes to witness it.So Maggie should wait for the divorce to be finalized to date. Isn't that double standards. And Franklin is dragging the divorce deliberately since divorced or not he does what he wants without any consequences. Really women are emotionally oppressed even authors only know that point of view 😕...
I feel sad for Maggie and all married women who have to endure emotional abuse with no end in sight. By the look of it,Franklin doesn't want to divorce Maggie for whatever reason. Either the reason is good or bad, Maggie shouldn't be humiliated like this just because she loves him. And the grandmother should be helping her get a divorce not emotionally blackmailing her, if she really cared about her. Franklin is using Maggie's love for the grandmother to abuse her. Is really loving people wrong? Author this one-sided hurt is not right. Let Maggie move on with dignity. It shouldn't end up with Franklin professing his love for her and her accepting it....