Chapter 158


    Maja strutted downstairs, found the living room deserted. She had a phone call scheduled with her


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    table.


    Maria, on the other hand, was tied up in the kitchen, cooking up a nutritious dinner to replenish Maja’s


    body. So, she also missed Maja’s exit.


    The staff at Rosewood Manor was not in abundance. Apart from Maria, who seemed to always be in


    her line of sight, Maja rarely mingled with anyone else..


    That’s because she once told Holden she preferred a quiet environment.


    So, Holden had previously ordered not to send too many servants.


    Whenn arrived at Rosewood Manor, the moment he stepped out of the car, his phone rang. It was


    Holden.


    Faced with Holden’s pressure,n had no choice but to go along considering his health.


    “Grandpa, I’ve arrived at Rosewood Manor.”


    Hearingn’s words, Holden finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Maja’s father had been sick a few


    days ago, so it was normal for her to be upset. Asn, he shouldfort Maja at this time.


    He rushed back in a hurry. When he received Holden’s call, he had just wrapped up a few meetings.


    He was already in a sour mood, and this sudden order made him feel on edge.


    He rolled up his shirt sleeves to his elbows, revealing his toned muscles.


    Upon seeing him, Maria was first taken aback, then extremely respectful.


    “Mr. Raymond.”


    For some reason, Maria sensed a cold and weary vibe from him.


    “Dinner’s almost ready, I’ll go get Ms. Pennyfeather.”


    “Sure.”


    He noticed the table full of gifts and raised an eyebrow.


    The table was crowded with top–tier ingredients and jewelry.


    The servant brought him tea and softly exined, “These are gifts from Holden for Ms. Pennyfeather.“”


    He scoffed. Besides the two financial aids for the Pennyfeather family, now there were these gifts.


    What made Maja deserve all


    this?


    Was it that inexplicable affection, or her seemingly frail body?


    looked at him with that strong desire, those ambitious eyes, which made him incredibly ufortable.


    Upstairs.


    Maria knocked for a while, but there was no response from inside.


    Remembering how exhausted Maja looked when she came back, Maria guessed she might have fallen


    asleep.


    Now that Mr. Raymond had arrived, if she didn’t wake Maja, misunderstandings might arise again.


    “Ms. Pennyfeather, are you there?”


    Maria carefully knocked on the door again.


    Still no response from inside.


    Although Maria and Maja were close, she didn’t dare to barge in at this moment.


    So she waited outside the door for a few minutes. When she still didn’t hear any movement, she


    reluctantly went downstairs.


    But with Mr. Raymond downstairs, she felt like she was stuck between a rock and a hard ce.


    “Mr. Raymond, I think Ms. Pennyfeather might not be feeling well. She might need some more rest.“–


    Maria made up an excuse for Maja.


    She heardnugh slightly, however, augh that had a slight tinge of sarcasm.