Upon reaching Atera Restaurant, they stepped out of their cars, and Sanford’s phone rang again.
This time, regardless of the call, he wouldn’t let Maggie be alone.
The trio made their way into the restaurant.
Seeing him, the restaurant staff respectfully acknowledged Sanford’s presence.
Since he was engrossed in his call, he didn’t respond.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe staff’s eyes then turned to Maggie, setting the stage for whispers and chatter.
“Is that the same Maggie who used to wait tables here?”
“Yep, that’s her. Got fired after she crossed paths with the boss’s future wife, right?”
“And what’s she doing back here now? Begging for her job back?”
Their whispers, while hushed, were loud enough for Maggie to catch every word,
They took her back to the time when Millie belittled her and Sanford ignored it.
It was uncomfortable to think about.
Yet, things had taken quite a turn.
Who would’ve guessed that she, once fired by the boss’s future wife, would now be in the company of
the boss himself?
Lost in her thoughts, Maggie didn’t realize Sanford stopped walking, and she ended up bumping right
into him.
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He caught her in his arms, playfully tapped her nose, and said, “Daydreaming? You should keep an
eye on where you’re going.”
Silently, Maggie nodded.
The cluster of gossiping waiters froze, their eyes growing wide as they stared at the couple.
Sanford turned to them, his gaze icy. “Refrain from gossiping about my future wife behind my back.
Otherwise, you might learn a harsh Lesson.”
The future wife of the boss?
Was he referring to Maggie?
The waiters, taken aback, quickly averted their gazes and responded with respect.