Jessica grinned, waggling her brows. “Mr. Gray just said you were probably like him–totally unaware that Glen liked you until tonight. He’s figured it out. What about you?”
Maggie’s feelings were mixed. “I see it now.”
In truth, when Glen first handed her the drink, she hadn’t thought much of it.
Only after noticing the hostility he showed Jimmy did it dawn on her–maybe Glen liked her too.
Jessica smiled.
Something occurred to her, and she asked, “Do they know your situation?”
Maggie knew what she meant. “More or less. I told Jimmy outright that I’ve been married, have a child, and I’m getting divorced. As for Glen… I should’ve mentioned it at work; he should know.”
The fact that Glen knew–and was a few years younger–made the realization even more startling.
Jessica nodded, satisfied. “Good. I’ve barely talked to them, but I get the sense they really like you. I think you could genuinely consider them.”
Maggie bit her straw and lowered her gaze without answering.
Jessica understood–Maggie hadn’t fully moved on from Franklin. Considering someone else now might be unfair to them.
She was about to say more when Jimmy arrived with a plate of barbecue, dividing portions for them. “Fresh off the grill. See what you think?”
Maggie snapped back to the moment. Not wanting to reject his kindness, she set down her drink and took the plate. “Thanks.”
She blew gently on a piece and took a small bite while Jimmy watched her, that soft smile never leaving his face–and his eyes never leaving hers.
Noticing, she turned slightly, self–conscious.
Still, not wanting to waste his effort, she tasted it properly and said, “It’s really good. Perfect doneness. Thanks for the work.”
“As long as you like it,” he said. “Too salty? Too much seasoning?”
Maggie shook her head. “No, just right.”
“Good.” Sensing her unease, he didn’t press. “I’ll let you two chat. I’ll make some more.”
“I’ll help,” Maggie offered–she could cook, and felt bad letting him do everything.
But before she finished, Glen walked up. “This is my grilled beef. Want to try?”
He could barely cook. Worried about the taste, he’d had someone teach him the night before and practiced again that morning. He’d sampled this batch himself and, satisfied, plated it and brought it over.
Maggie paused. “You…”
Glen knew she’d only just realized how he felt and might not know how to face him.
He kept it gentle, not forceful. “Just a taste?”
Maggie hesitated, then took the plate. “Thanks.”
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Mr. CEO, Your Wife Has Wanted a Divorce for a Long Time
Chapter 444
“You’re welcome.” Like Jimmy, he knew better than to push. “There’s more on the grill. I’ll keep an eye on it. It’s my first time doing this, so if anything’s off, just tell me.”
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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....