Mr. CEO, Your Wife Has Wanted a Divorce for a Long Time Novel

hapter 18 Chapter 18 Though Maggie wanted a divorce and didnt plan to fight for Isabellas custody , Isabella was still her daughter , and she had both the obligation and responsibility to be good to her and meet her needs when possible .

So when Isabella asked her to peel the shrimp , Maggie responded , Alright .

As she put down her chopsticks and started peeling the shrimp , the elderly lady suddenly paused looking at her hands , Mag , wheres your ring ? At her words , everyone including Franklin- looked at Maggies hands .

After marriage , despite their ice cold relationship , Maggie had always worn the wedding ring the elderly lady had prepared for them .

In contrast , Franklin had never worn his .

His wedding ring had been discarded somewhere unknown .

All these years , Maggie had worn the ring everywhere , reluctant to remove it .

Everyone was used to this .

Maria had often mocked her for it over the years .

dding ring today She wasnt wearing her No one noticed at first after all , people dont usually stare at her hands for no reason .

In fact , if the elderly lady hadnt mentioned it , others wouldnt have noticed at all .

Maggies shrimp peeling motion paused imperceptibly before she responded casually , I was in a rush this morning and left it at home .

The truth was , she had already removed the ring when she first prepared the divorce papers .

She had pl had placed it in the envelope along with the divorce agreement .

However , she and Franklin werent officially divorced yet .

She knew the elderly lady would definitely oppose their divorce .

If she brought up the subject now , it would likely be impossible for her and Franklin to proceed with the divorce for the time being .

Mr.

CEO , Your Wife Has Wanted a vorce for Time Chapter 18 So Maggie didnt tell the elderly lady the truth .

The elderly lady smiled upon hearing this .

Oh , I see .

After that , everyone continued enting as normal .

After dinner , everyone moved to the living room to enjoy fruits and desserts while chatting .

The elderly lady had always tried to play matchmaker between Maggle and Franklin .

Once again , she urged them to sit together .

Franklin still wouldnt even spare Maggie a glance While Maggie didnt want to move closer , she couldnt keep refusing the elderly ladys wishes , so she sat down beside Franklin .

This was the first time they had sat this close to each other in months .

Maggie could clearly smell the familiar , subtle masculine cologne on Franklin .

But now her heart remained unmoved as she took small bites of her fruit pudding , showing no intention of initiating conversation with Franklin .

The elderly lady , however , was quite pleased , smiling at them both .

You two make such a perfect match .

Indeed , he was handsome and dignified , while she was quiet , gentle, and extremely beautiful they did look perfect together on the surface .

But their compatibility ended at appearances .

In terms of other qualities , Maggie fell far short .

Nevertheless , seeing the elderly lady so happy , even though Maria and Stella didnt agree , they didnt spoil her mood by saying anything .

That evening , following the elderly ladys wishes , they stayed overnight at the family mansion .

Around eight oclock , Franklin went to the study to discuss business with the elderly lady , while Isabella tugged at Maggies hand , saying she wanted to take a bath and go to bed .

Mr CEO .

Your Wife Has Warted a Divorce for a Lone Tume Chopte ti Maggie went upstairs with her to help her hathe .

Sitting in the small bathtub , Isabella looked at Maggle and tentatively asked , Mommy , are you … busy tomorrow morning ? Although she could compromise and let her mom take her to school tomorrow morning , deep down she still hoped it would be Auntle Julle accompanying her .

So it would be better if mommy was busy tomorrow morning .

Maggie shook her head .

No , Im not busy .

Why do you ask ? Hearing this , Isabellas lips turned down in disappointment as she said , Nothing .

Since she didnt elaborate , Maggie didnt press further .

After the bath , Maggie gently dried Isabellas hair .

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CEO .