“Maggie, did you get burned?” Rosalynn got up to see how Maggie was doing.
“I’m fine.
”
Maggie calmed her racing heart and set the ss on the table, pulling out a tissue to clean her hand.
Millie stared at Maggie, her smile stuck on her face, her eyes wide with surprise.
Maggie had returned.
Why had shee back to the country?
Millie’s gaze shifted to Sanford instinctively.
His face was unchanged, showing neither happiness nor displeasure.
He clenched his fingers unconsciously.
Maggie finished cleaning her hand, pushed aside many thoughts, and approached the two.
“Mr.
Robles, it’s been a while.
”
Her voice was gentle and familiar.
Sanford examined her face, now more radiant and captivating, his deep eyes reflecting a mix of emotions.
She had the audacity to return.
And she had the audacity to address him as Mr.
Robles causally.
What an unfeeling woman!
Millie watched Maggie, moving past her initial surprise, her face bing stern.
“Maggie Shear, why are you here?”
Maggie hade back so quickly.
Dressed in the establishment’s uniform, was she working here now?
“Yes, I’m employed here.
” Maggie’s face was serene and steady.
“Employed? You’ve taken up another part-time job? This position must be more prestigious than waitressing.
” Millie’s voice carried a touch of scorn and a sense of superiority.
She thought Maggie was only suited for simple jobs like waitressing.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
“Actually, Miss Angie isn’t here in a temporary role.
She’s an assistant of Kaliyah Castillo and our lead designer,” the receptionist said with a smile, stepping in before Maggie could respond.
Millie was stunned.
“You’re a bridal gown designer? Really?”
And the lead designer at that!
“Yes, I’ve switched professions, Maggie confirmed, maintaining her calm demeanor.
”
Millie scrutinized her again, noticing a new self-assurance and a different presence about her, which raised suspicions in her mind.