Chapter 314


    As people drifted away, Carlene, wanting to show her care for Dana, personally escorted her to the


    car.n stood frozen, eyeing Maja. He then started slowly moving toward her, causing her a bit of


    unease.


    Asn moved closer, he lowered his gaze onto her.


    She slightly lifted her eyes. Their desirepletely fading as ifst night’s tenderness was a mere


    illusion.


    “Penny.”


    He softly called her by her name, wanted to say something more, but saw Carlene returning.


    n, breakfast is ready; you must be starving, Connie; let’s grab some food.”


    Seeingn and Maja so close, Carlene’s alertness shot right up, and she quickly strode over.


    “Penny, I’ve sent Dana home; we’re looking into the spiked drink thing. Now that she’s apologized, I


    hope you won’t hold a grudge.” It kind of sounded cocky.


    But Maja didn’t n on holding onto that; she was kind–of–peckish.


    She didn’t have dinnerst night, and now she felt like she’d been doing hardbor in a dream for a


    long time; she was really hungry.


    She answered nonchntly, then pulled the still–stunned Connie.


    “Shall we go eat?”


    k


    Connie,ing back to her senses, was a bit scared. Connie was still young and never had a


    boyfriend; she just wanted to curl up into a ball right


    now.


    “Sure.”


    Hearing Connie’s answer, Maja headed downstairs.


    Connie thought for a moment, then turned back to say, one thing.


    n, Carlene,e join us.”


    in his eyes.


    What was she trying to imply?.


    Once downstairs, Maja sat down; a waiter pushed a food cart over.


    Maja nced out the window; those tanks filled with expensive seafood were all gone.


    She felt a bit regretful, and she went to bed earlyst night and didn’t even get a chance to taste them.


    Connie sat next to Maja, cing the food the waiter handed over in front of her.


    “Penny, you must be starving, have some food.”


    Maja sighed, “What a waste; I only had a small dessertst night and didn’t get to eat the seafood


    before I knocked out.”


    Connie’s hand stiffened, thinking, weren’t you too busy withn to eat?


    But she didn’t dare to voice it out. She just brushed it off, saying, “That’s really a pity; there were still


    loads of good food.”


    She invited Maja here because of the food, and they were way better than what high–end restaurants


    offer. It was also to thank Maja for helping her with the painting.


    But who could’ve guessed? She identally handedn over.


    Connie wasn’t sure whether she should regret it or feel relieved; after all,n now had Carlene; they


    had a decent rtionship, plus a wife about to divorce.


    If Penny andn were together, they’re bound to face many difficulties. Unless they were just in a


    friends–with–benefits type of rtionship.


    Butn wouldn’t do that, would he?


    After thanking them, Maja just picked up her knife and fork to cut the steak when she sawn and


    Carlene walking over; it seemed like they were nning to sit at her table.


    Maja was a bit confused; what wasn up to?


    Carlene’s face had darkened. Maybe they were going to discuss Greenfield Gardens?


    But it wasn’t really the time to discuss renovations.


    Despite her confusion, when they approached, she still politely nodded.


    “Mr. Raymond, Ms. Shepard.”


    Carlene forced a smile, clinging tightly ton’s arm, her heart filled with resentment.


    She initially nned to go somewhere else withn, but he walked straight here, not giving her a


    chance,


    food cart and pushed it toward her.


    Maja’s hand stiffened; she suddenly felt a bit panicky.


    “Thank you, Mr. Raymond.”


    “Penny.”


    Whenn called her, he didn’t avoid anyone.


    “What were you thinking?”


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    He didn’t need to avoid anyone. He rememberedst night clearly.