Chapter: 504
Many men and women, all Sanford’s friends, were seated inside.
“Sanford’s finally here. Now, the party can begin!” someone declared cheerfully.
“He has a new girlfriend again? This one Looks innocent!”
“He always has excellent taste.”
“Why do I feel Like I’ve seen her before?”
The murmur of conversation washed over the room until Sanford, seeking to quell the chatter, raised a
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthand in a commanding gesture.
“Enough. What you need to understand is that Maggie is now my partner.”
His succinct clarification sparked a collective epiphany, a mutual understanding spreading across the
faces of the assembled crowd.
She was, by all appearances, an ordinary woman.
Although no words were spoken, their gazes told a different story, each one resting on Maggie with a
hint of puzzlement.
Maggie, under the weight of their scrutiny, cast her eyes downward, a faint blush creeping up her
cheeks.
In the grand scheme of Sanford’s life, she felt somewhat insignificant.
“Isn’t Maggie the woman who resides beneath Sanford?” one impeccably dressed woman queried, her
brow furrowed in thought.
A second woman chimed in, her memory sparked. “Yes, she was quite the spectacle when Sanford
moved in.”
The crowd murmured in agreement, their surprised glances shared but unspoken.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNo one expected Sanford to choose such an unassuming woman to be by his side.
“They’re neighbors; it makes sense they’d develop feelings,” Norwood interjected, trying to ease the
tension.
His gaze fell on Maggie, who was clutching a small bag. “Is that a present for Sanford?”
Maggie nodded and extended the bag to Sanford. “Happy birthday, Sanford.”
Sanford accepted the gift, a playful smile gracing his lips. “A gift, just for me? You’re too kind.”
Blushing, Maggie mumbled, “It’s nothing extravagant. I hope you won’t find it disappointing.”
“Nonsense,” Sanford replied, his voice tinged with warmth. He delved into the bag, extracting a pair of
cuff links. “Oh, these are cuff links! They are exquisite!”
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