Chapter 453
Before Maggie could even find the words to answer, Franklin’s voice came through the phone, calm but urgent. “Where are you? I’ll come and get you.”
She had assumed they were out somewhere, but hearing that they were actually at their place made her pause. “No need,” she replied quickly. Then, after a brief moment, she added, “Put Isabella back on.”
Franklin didn’t push further. Instead, he handed the phone over without another word.
“Mommy?” Isabella’s voice was bright and hopeful on the other end.
Maggie’s heart tightened. “I’m sorry, sweetheart,” she said softly, trying to keep her tone gentle. “Something came up, so I might not be able to talk to you today. But next time, when I’m free—”
She could almost see Isabella’s little face fall through the phone. The disappointment was so clear that it tugged at Maggie’s chest.
She hesitated, torn between wanting to ease the hurt and her own reluctance to go over there. In the end, she kept her voice steady. “I’m sorry, Isabella. Mommy—”
“If you’re busy, take care of that first,” Franklin interrupted gently, sensing the tension. Then, quickly adding, “Are you free at noon? If so, let’s have lunch together.”
Maggie understood his intention—he didn’t want Isabella to stay upset. Lunch was something she could accept more easily than going to their place.
After a brief pause, she agreed. “I’m free.”
“Then it’s settled!” Isabella’s cheerful voice bubbled up again. “No backing out this time, Mommy!”
“Mm. I know,” Maggie replied with a small smile, feeling a little warmth despite herself.
They chatted a bit longer before Maggie ended the call.
About thirty minutes later, as she was absorbed in a book, a new message popped up on her phone. It was a video from Franklin.
The thumbnail showed Isabella, and Maggie’s curiosity got the better of her. She tapped to open it.
The footage was clearly taken from a distance, secretly filmed by Franklin. Isabella was talking briefly with her drum teacher before resuming her practice.



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The readers' comments on the novel: Mr. CEO Your Wife Has Wanted a Divorce for a Long Time
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....