Sanford’s gaze turned cial.


    “Whom do you think you’re pointing at?”


    Drake’s eyes darted, and he quickly withdrew his hand, shooting a resentful nce at Maggie when Sanford’s attention shifted.


    His once-respectful daughter was now disying a streak of defiance.


    Maggie drew in a deep breath, her voice steady.


    “Dad, you needn’t concern yourself with my affairs.


    If you still regard me as your daughter, then treat Mom with kindness.


    If not, that’s your decision whether to disown me.


    ”


    Drake bristled with the desire to rebuke her, but with Sanford present, he suppressed his anger.


    Sanford draped his arm protectively around Maggie and surveyed the room.


    “Let me be unequivocal today.


    Maggie is


    with me.


    There shall be no idle chatter about her within the factory walls.


    Should I catch wind of it, dismissal will swiftly follow.


    And as for anyone foolish enough to harass her, they best ponder the consequences.


    ”


    His demeanor brimmed with authority, instilling a sense offort in Maggie’s heart.


    As she noticed him preparing to depart, she remained silent, obediently following his lead.


    “Maggie!”


    Helena’s voice echoed from behind, causing Maggie to hesitate, her inclination to turn back palpable.


    Feeling impatient, Sanford gently pulled her away.


    As they walked, he leaned in close, his voice a soft whisper in her ear.


    “If you wish to see your mother again, find another opportunity to visit her alone.


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    He harbored no desire to linger any longer, nor did he wish to witness her tears shed for a familycking in warmth.


    Maggie took heed of his advice and climbed into the car alongside him.


    Karl followed them out, his gaze fixed on their retreating figures, a yearning to call out to Maggie evident in his eyes.


    Yet, in the end, he swallowed his words, resigned to silence.


    Observing Sanford chivalrously opening the passenger door for her, Karl couldn’t shake the twinge of sadness that crept over him.


    In the end, he knew he paled inparison to Sanford and epted his defeat with a heavy heart.


    Despite this, he held onto hope that Maggie would find the happiness she sought.


    Meanwhile, inside the car, Sanford ignited the engine and guided the vehicle in a smooth turn.


    As they began their journey, Maggie’s eyes caught sight of Karl standing by the roadside, a pang of realization hitting her—she hadn’t bid him farewell.


    Swiftly, she retrieved her phone and sent him a message.


    “Karl, I appreciate everything today.


    I have to go now.


    ”


    With those words, she conveyed her heartfelt gratitude for his steadfast support.


    After all, he had even received a p from Reyna because of her.