The remorse Maggie felt was profound.


    She found herself unable to adequately repay him for his unwavering support.


    Just then, her phone chimed with a message.


    “No need to thank me.


    Just remember what I said,” Karl’s reply read.


    Maggie’s heart clenched as she recalled Karl’s words: he urged her to pursue true love and reminded her to not forget to look back if she ever grew weary.


    The weight of guilt settled heavier upon Maggie.


    There was no denying it—Karl was truly a good man.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    But unfortunately…


    Suddenly, a chill seemed to settle beside her, the surrounding temperature dropping a few degrees.


    Maggie instinctively turned her head and met Sanford’s tense profile, his demeanor as cold as ice.


    She knew he was clearly angry.


    She shifted slightly, attempting to lighten the mood.


    “Sanford, it’s not winter yet.


    You don’t need to chill the air.


    ”


    Sanford’s smile, however, was as frigid as the air around them as he nced at her phone.


    “Maggie, you appear to be upied.


    Would you like to bid farewell to your ‘boyfriend’ properly before we


    leave?”


    His keen eyes had caught her messaging Karl, and her somber expression did not escape his notice.


    Why that look? Was Maggie really considering Karl as a backup n?


    “No, Sanford, don’t misunderstand,” Maggie hastily rified.


    “Earlier at the factory, someone verbally attacked me, using me of being your kept woman.


    Karl stepped in, iming to be my boyfriend, to defend me.


    ”


    Sanford couldn’t ignore the pang of jealousy that surged within him.


    “Hmm, your Karl certainly knows how to y the gant knight,” Sanford remarked, his toneced with sarcasm.


    “Maggie, I suppose you’re feeling rather pleased with yourself, aren’t you? Having someone pursue you must be quite the ego boost, I imagine.


    ”


    Upon hearing Sanford’s sarcastic tone, Maggie wanted to retort but ultimately held her tongue.


    He was angry right now, and she knew better than to stir the pot.


    It was best to let him cool down first.


    Sanford nced at her, noting her submissive and downcast expression.


    He took a deep breath, trying to quell the jealousy bubbling within him.


    “I’LL cancel my engagement with Millie, so no one will call you my mistress anymore,” he said.


    Remembering how he had just stood up for her, Maggie felt a warmth spread through her heart.


    But recalling Millie’s previous actions, she clenched her fists.