Chapter 222 Immersed in Love with Arya
Mark wanted to show some care for Maggie in front of Arya.
What Arya valued most was Maggie. Only by showing concern for Maggie would Arya soften.
Arya asked in surprise, "Have you met Maggie and Fiorello privately?"
Maggie did not tell Arya about meeting Mark privately, and Arya was unaware as well.
Mark smiled and said," Arya, you've done a great job raising Maggie. She's even discussed child support with me, and she's not asking for much. I offered her two hundred thousand dollars, but she only accepted twenty thousand. She's thoughtful and decisive, and I believe she would excel in the business if she decided to join the company."
Seeing Mark praise Maggie, Arya also felt relieved and proud.
As for the matter of child support, Arya really had no idea.
However, whatever Maggie did, there must be a reason, and Arya would not question her.
Upon hearing Mark's desire for Maggie to join the company, Arya was surprised. "Are you really willing to let Maggie join the company?"
"Maggie is my daughter, carrying my blood, and she's incredibly talented. I can't let her talents go to waste. I want her to work with me, to manage the vineyard, to earn the recognition and acceptance of the Jackson family, and to become a part of our family officially."
Mark held Arya's hand and said, "Arya, I couldn't make decisions back then, but now I can for the Jackson family. I can't let Maggie wander outside, and I also need to compensate you. I know you have been waiting for me."
For these years, Arya had indeed been waiting for Mark, hoping that Maggie would be recognized and accepted by the Jackson family, officially becoming a member of the Jackson family.
Deep in her heart, Arya was quite traditional. Once you've chosen someone, stick with him. Since Maggie was Mark's daughter, she had to be recognized and accepted by the Jackson family to be legitimate.
Arya's heart was already swaying with Mark's heartfelt confession.
"Arya, consider persuading Maggie once. This child is stubborn and only listens to you," Mark worried that Maggie would return, so he didn't stay long, saying, "Rest well. I'll come to see you tomorrow. I'm staying at The Phoenix Tree Hotel. Here's my phone number. Contact me anytime if needed."
Arya's heart had been silent for over twenty years, but Mark's appearance had stirred it.
If Mark had expressed emotion with Arya from the beginning, Arya wouldn't have been so angry last time.
Women, by nature, are soft-hearted and can't resist sweet words from men.
Arya was deceived by Mark's sweet words for a lifetime before, and now she was soft-hearted again.
After Mark left, Arya hid the transfer documents and property deeds under the pillow, fearing that Maggie might see them.
Arya knew Maggie's temperament too well.
Just as Mark left, Maggie returned with food. "Mom, I bought chicken soup for you. It's nourishing. Eleanor knows about your leg injury and called to visit, but I thought you'd be discharged tomorrow, so I didn't let Eleanor come."
Arya could recover from her leg injury at home.
Maggie placed a small table on the bed, laid out the food, and said, "You must come back with me this time. Your leg needs care, and I'm not working yet, so I can take care of you at home."
This time, Arya couldn't find an excuse to refuse and said, "I'll recover from my injury first and then move back."
Maggie sighed. "Mom, you're staying with me and Fiorello. Why are you so uncomfortable? You haven't even moved in yet, and you're already thinking of leaving."
Arya said, "The lifestyle of the elderly and the young is different. You and Fiorello should enjoy your married life without my interference."
Maggie couldn't argue with Arya and handed her a fork, "Eat first. Later, I'll push you downstairs for a walk and some sun."
After eating a few bites, Arya thought of Mark's words, hesitated, and said, "Maggie, do you want to be recognized and accepted by the Jackson family, officially becoming a member of the Jackson family?"
Upon hearing this, Maggie's face darkened. "Has Mark been here?"
Only then did Maggie notice the gifts and flowers under the bed.
"Mom, what sweet words did he say to you this time?"
Maggie's tone was calm, without any questioning intent.
As a younger generation, Maggie didn't want to meddle in her parents' affairs.
Arya looked at Maggie's expression and said, "Mark did come. He said he wants you to return to the Jackson family, officially become a member of the Jackson family, and help manage the vineyard. Melissa's condition is under control, and Mark has time to find other suitable bone marrow donors."
"What if he doesn't find a match?" Maggie turned to Arya. "If I go back, will he try to persuade me, emotionally manipulate me, and finally get me to donate bone marrow?"
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