Chapter: 1152
“Why are you here?”
Upon seeing the trio entering, Sanford expressed his surprise.
He shot Maggie a fleeting glance before his gaze wandered elsewhere.
“We’re here to see how you’re doing,” Brian said.
“I’m fine,” responded Sanford, his tone flat.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBrian furrowed his brows, sensing something amiss about Sanford’s demeanor.
Shouldn’t he be pleased to see them, especially since they brought Maggie along?
Rosalynn and Brian shared the same perception.
It appeared that Sanford barely acknowledged Maggie since she stepped into the room.
His aloofness puzzled them.
“Please take a seat. Ellie, could you prepare some fruit for our guests?” Sanford instructed Ellie, who
nodded and left to fetch the fruit.
Maggie offered to help. “Ellie, allow me to assist you.” here’s no need.”
“Please, I’d be glad to help you cut the fruit.”
Watching the two ladies depart for the kitchen, Rosalynn shared a glance with Sanford before rising
and following them, offering, “Maggie, I can assist you.”
Only Brian remained in the room.
Noticing Sanford attempting to rise from the bed, Brian promptly approached him and lent a hand.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Why this indifference? What happened?” Brian asked.
Sanford managed to rise, slowly moved to the water dispenser, and filled a glass for Brian. jothing.”
“Why won’t you confide in me?” Accepting the glass, Brian asked further, “Did your mother say
something to you? Rosalynn mentioned your mother’s intention to buy off Maggie.”
Hearing this, Sanford smiled faintly.
He positioned himself by the window, the starry night sky outside reflecting in his gaze, lending him a
look of solitude and gloom.
“Do you have a cigarette?”