Maggie gave a small nod in agreement. Just as she was about to speak, Franklin quickly added, “No need to hurry. We can always come back later to pick more.”
“…Alright,” Maggie replied softly, feeling relieved by his calm tone.
The estate was well known not only for its orchards but also for its sprawling vineyards and apple trees. It was the height of harvest season, and the golden fields of corn and peanut plants stretched out widely at the base of the gentle hill.
After gathering pomegranates and peaches, Isabella eagerly tugged Maggie’s hand, leading her toward the grapevines. The two of them moved through the rows, plucking clusters of ripe grapes under the warm afternoon sun.
Once they finished, Isabella, with a sparkle in her eyes, decided to try her hand at making fruit drinks, guided patiently by the estate staff.
The manager approached with a friendly smile. “Our winemaker is here today,” he informed them. “If Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Miller are interested, you’re welcome to pick grapes yourselves and even try making some wine.”
Before Maggie could respond, Isabella’s enthusiasm burst out, “That sounds like so much fun!”
But soon after finishing her drink, fatigue caught up with Isabella. She nestled into Maggie’s arms, her eyelids heavy, mumbling sleepily about wanting to pick corn, pull peanuts, and catch fish in the pond.
Noticing Maggie struggling to hold the little girl, Franklin stepped over and gently took Isabella into his arms. “You’re tired, sweetheart. Sleep first. We’ll do those things when you wake up,” he said softly.
“Okay…” Isabella yawned, her voice trailing off as she soon drifted into sleep cradled in his arms.
Franklin turned to the manager. “Please prepare a room for us.”
The manager nodded, smiling warmly. “It’s ready. Please follow me.”
Franklin glanced back at Maggie. “Let’s go.”
Maggie, who had been running around the hills with Isabella for hours, felt utterly exhausted. She welcomed the thought of resting. But when Franklin requested only one room, she hesitated for a moment, curious.
The estate was clearly designed with high-profile guests in mind. The villa’s interior was spacious, elegantly furnished, and impeccably maintained.
When they ascended the stairs and entered the room, Maggie immediately understood why Franklin had asked for just one.
The suite was a family-style room, featuring three bedrooms and plenty of open space to move around comfortably.
After showing them inside, the manager quietly excused himself.
Franklin turned to Maggie with a gentle expression. “You must be tired. Get some rest.”
“I will… I’ll sleep next to Isabella,” Maggie replied, her voice soft.
Franklin smiled warmly. “Of course.”


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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....