Chapter 33


    Maureen smirked, “Didn’t Ryan even tell you‘


    ? you?”


    She knew Ryan was somewhat afraid ofn, but she didn’t expect him to keep his girlfriend a secret


    from his cousin.


    “That boy always ims he’s too busy for a girlfriend. If you appreciated that girl’s design, she must be


    alright, and she’s pretty cute too.”


    “You mean Penny?”n furrowed his brows. Wasn’t she already married?


    Maureen chuckled, “Exactly I’m actually quite pleased with Ryan’s choice of girlfriend this time. Since


    you’ll be working together, do me a favor and don’t make her life difficult. She might just be part of


    the family.”


    Maureen departed, withn apanying her to his private elevator. Suddenly, she stopped as if


    remembering something. “Ian, now that Ryan’s situation is sorted out, you should consider your own.


    We barely know this Ms. Penny feather; we don’t even know what she looks like. But if your


    grandfather likes her, she must have some merits. Why not try spending some time with her?”


    “There’s no chance of anything happening.”


    Knowingn well, Maureen understood he was serious, so she put her sunsses back on. “Take care


    of your health; don’t skip meals all the time. Your stomach issues are bing serious.”


    A resigned look crossedn’s face. “I know.”


    After bidding farewell to Maureen, he returned to his office. Jeff arrived with a cup of coffee, witnessing


    Jeff’s lips twitched. He knew Ryan was a yboy, but falling for a married woman was a new low.


    she always im to love her husband?


    Lowering his gaze, he noticed the message he had sent to his wife in name only the previous night. He


    frowned, setting a precise meeting time.


    [12 o’clock sharp)


    Maja bád just stepped out of Ryan’s car when her phone buzzed. She checked her phone and


    remembered that today was the day she andn were supposed to discuss divorce.


    “Mr. Elston, thank you.”


    Ryan leaned out of the car window, grinning broadly. “Goodbye. Consider me a friend.“”


    Maja smiled and entered the apartment building. Behind her, a weak voice called out, “Maja.”


    Maja turned to see Tricia standing under a nearby tree, looking pale. She hadn’t noticed her before as


    she stood in a blind spot.


    “Tricia, why are you out of the hospital?”


    Tricia coughed lightly, puzzled. Who was the stranger that had just dropped Maja off? Although he


    drove a million–dor car and was fairly good–looking, she was sure hej wasn’tn. She had once


    caught a glimpse ofn from afar and found him as unforgettable as a character in a painting. The man


    she saw just now didn’tpare.


    “I asked my father to arrange for my discharge. I wanted to recover at home. Maja, aren’t you going to


    the Pennyfeather family dinner tonight? Have you forgotten it’s my! birthday?”


    Maja wasn’t entirely sure about Tricia’s attitude toward her. She could understand Cristina Perkins‘


    dislike, but Tricia had always been polite.


    “I haven’t forgotten. I’ll be at the Pennyfeather’s tonight. I just have some things to take care of this


    afternoon. Once I’m done, I’ll head over immediately. This is your birthday present.”


    She handed Tricia the ne she had purchased. Ryan had given her a simr one before, but she


    thought it inappropriate to re–gift it. So, she bought another one with the same design.


    Tricia opened the box with a surprised look. “Thank you, I really love it!”


    Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Seeing Tricia’s flushed face, Maja worried she might catch a cold. She gestured towards the car. “Get


    in, and I’ll drop you off at home.”


    Tricia nodded and settled into the passenger seat. As Maja started the car, Tricia hesitated before


    finally asking, “Maja, do you really not liken?”