Chapter 1 Maggie arrived at the A country airport , already past nine oclock . Today was her birthday . When she opened her phone , she received a pile of birthday wishes . All from colleagues and friends , There was not a single message from Franklin , Maggies smile faded . By the time she reached the villa , it was already past ten oclock .. Maid Sara saw her and was stunned : Madam … why are you here ? Where are Franklin and Bella ? Master hasnt returned yet , and Miss is playing in her room . Maggie handed her luggage to Sara and went upstairs . She found her daughter sitting in her pajamas at a small table , concentrating intently on something . so focused that she didnt even notice someone entering the room . Bella ? Hearing her voice , Isabella turned her head and happily called out : Mommy ! Then she turned back to her task . Maggie wanted to hug her , but was immediately pushed away : Mommy , Im busy . She hadnt seen her daughter in two months and missed her terribly , wanting nothing more than to hold and kiss her . But seeing her daughter so concentrated , she didnt want to interrupt . Are you making a shell necklace ? Maggie asked . Mm hmm ! Isabellas eyes lit up : In a week , it will be Aunt Julies birthday . This is a birthday gift Im making with Dad for Aunt Julie ! We carefully polished these shells together using special tools . The Ex Effect For My Top Tie F1 Driver 11 rent they beautiful ? Maggies throat tightened . Before she could speak , she heard her daughter say cheerfully with her back turned . Dad also customized other gifts for Aunt Julle . Tomorrow- Maggies heart constricted , and she couldnt hold back anymore . Bella … do you remember Mommys birthday ? Huh ? What ? Isabella glanced up at her , then looked back down at the beads in her hands , complaining . Mom , dont talk to me , youre making me lose track of the bead order- Maggie released her embrace and fell silent . She stood there for a long time . Seeing that her daughter didnt look up at her once , Maggie pressed her lips together and left the room without a word . Sara saw her and said , Madam , I just called the Master . He said he has something tonight and asked you to rest first . I understand . Maggie responded , then remembering her daughters words , she paused before calling Franklin . took a while before he answered , his voice distant , Im busy , tomorrow we can = Frank , who is it this late ? It was Julias voice . Maggie gripped her phone tightly . Before Maggie could speak , Franklin had already hung up . They hadnt seen each other for two or three months . She had finally managed to come to Country A and he couldnt even spare time to come home to see her . Even for a phone call , he didnt have the patience to let her finish speaking …. Throughout their many years of marriage , he had always been like this towards her cold , distant , impatient . She had gotten used to it , really . In the past , she would have called him again , patiently asking where he was and if he could come The Ex Effect For My Top Tie F1 Driver 11 back Today , perhaps because she was too tired , she suddenly didnt have the energy to do so anymore . The next morning , after some thought , she still called Franklin . There was a seventeen to eighteen hour time difference between Country A and home . In Country A. today was her birthday . This time , she came to Country A not only because she desperately wanted to see her daughter and Franklin but also because she hoped their family of three could have a nice meal together on this special day . That was her birthday wish this year . Franklin didnt answer the call . After a long while , he only sent a message : [ Something up ? ] Maggie : [ Are you free for lunch ? Could we have a meal together with Bella , just the three of us ? ] [ Alright , let me know once youve decided on the location . ] Maggie : [ Okay . ] After that , there was complete silence from Franklin . He hadnt remembered it was her birthday today . Although Maggie had mentally prepared herself , she couldnt help feeling disappointed . After finishing her morning routine , just as she was about to go downstairs , she heard her daughter talking with Auntie Sara below . Is the Young Miss unhappy about Madams visit ? Dad and I already promised to go to the beach with Aunt Julie tomorrow . If Mom suddenly comes along with us , it would be so awkward . And Mom is so mean , always being harsh to Aunt Julie- Young Miss , Madam is your mother . You shouldnt say such things , you know it would break your mothers heart . 11.81 know , but Dad and I like Aunt Julie better . Why cant I have Aunt Julle as my mom ? Whatever else Auntie Sara said , Maggle could no longer hear it . She had raised her daughter single handedly , but in the past two years , as father and daughter spent more time together , her daughter had grown more attached to Franklin . Last year , when Franklin came to Country A to expand the market, her daughter had insisted on coming along . She hadnt wanted to let go , naturally hoping her daughter would stay by her side . But she was even more unwilling to see her daughter unhappy , so she had agreed .. She never imagined …. Maggie stood frozen in place , her face draining of color , motionless for a long while . She had pushed aside work to come to Country A , hoping to spend more time with her daughter . Now it seemed there was no need for that anymore . Maggie returned to her room and put the gifts shed brought from home back into her suitcase . Shortly after , Sara called to say she was taking the child out to play , telling her to call if she needed anything . Maggie sat on the bed , feeling empty and lost . 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