Chapter 97 Maggie’s Daughter
At first, Maggie attributed her expanding waistline to weight gain, the winter season and the layers of clothing she wore. The changes in her body went unnoticed by those around her.By the time she realized the truth, Maggie was already four months into her pregnancy, the baby well into its development.Faced with this unexpected reality, Maggie was forced to leave her studies behind. Her friend Arya, ever supportive, offered to accompany her to the clinic for an abortion. Yet, as Maggie lay on the operating table, she felt a flutter from within, a sign of life that made her change her mind.This unborn child held the power to shatter Maggie's life.When the baby girl was born, her beauty was undeniable. Dulcinea, another close friend, caught a glimpse of her just outside the delivery room.Once the child was born, Arya, resolute in her decision, whisked her away to an orphanage under the cover of darkness. As a single mother herself, Arya was determined to prevent her friend from following the same path.Postpartum depression gripped Maggie, transforming her into a stranger that even Arya and Dulcinea struggled to recognize.Throughout the year of Maggie's recovery, Arya and Dulcinea took turns caring for her, pouring their efforts into her healing.After a year of treatment, Maggie finally recovered, but her memories of the child and the man responsible had vanished. It was as if she had awoken from a nightmare, and life had returned to normal.Arya and Dulcinea chose to keep the truth from Maggie, carefully avoiding any mention of the child, all in the name of preserving Maggie's future.Years passed, and the child, now nearly five, remained a secret. Maggie had no recollection, and Arya and Dulcinea hoped that time would erase the painful memory completely.Dulcinea, holding Maggie's hand, reassured her, "Samwise is just spouting nonsense. Why give him any attention? He's a scoundrel, Maggie. He can't bear to see you doing well. Any man who badmouths his ex after a breakup lacks class."Seeing Dulcinea's righteous indignation, Maggie managed a smile. "I won't let him get to me, Dulce. I'm probably overthinking things. It's good to have you by my side."With Dulcinea's comforting presence, Maggie felt a sense of relief.Perhaps she was overthinking things. Fiorello hadn't said much, and just because there was no bloodshed didn't mean it was their first encounter. As long as she could answer to herself, she was free of guilt."Of course, we're lifelong friends," Dulcinea quickly changed the subject. "Shouldn't you be heading to work? It's nearly ten, and you're still here?"Dulcinea was unaware of the incident involving Fiorello and David the previous night."I should go," Maggie decided, her thoughts turning to the unresolved issue with the Quixote family.She needed to head to the office first. She had instigated this situation, and it was her responsibility to address it.Maggie was not one to shy away from problems. She was prepared to shoulder the responsibilities that were rightfully hers.She could not, under any circumstances, allow harm to come to the company or Fiorello.With her mind made up, Maggie decided to first return to the office, explain the situation, and then visit David in the hospital, hoping for leniency from the Quixote family.Fiorello had been wearing a mask during the incident, so as long as she remained silent, his identity would remain a secret.David was at fault, but given her and Fiorello's humble backgrounds, they sometimes had to swallow their pride to survive.As long as Fiorello was unaffected, Maggie was willing to endure the consequences.Driving the car Fiorello had gifted her, Maggie headed to the office. Before stepping out of the vehicle, she steeled herself for the challenges ahead.After parting ways with Maggie, Dulcinea quickly sought out Samwise. She needed to gauge how much he knew.That despicable Samwise, if he knew about Maggie's child, the consequences could be disastrous....
Upon entering the office, Maggie found her colleagues in the design department engrossed in their work."Maggie."Emily, who had arrived early, was surprised to see Maggie. "Didn't you take a day off? Why are you here?""I didn't take a day off," Maggie responded, her thoughts immediately turning to Fiorello. He must have been the one to arrange the day off for her.Emily expressed her concern, "Are you okay after last night?""It's nothing," Maggie reassured her. "But there might be trouble ahead. David was injured and hospitalized. He won't let this go so easily."Emily voiced her worry, "The Quixote family is probably in trouble now..."Before she could finish her sentence, Selena appeared at the entrance of the design department. "Maggie, come to my office."
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