Female Novel
Chapter 1289
Chapter 1289
tan had meant to wrap his arms around her waist, but seeing her retreat so suddenly, almost knockingover the potted fern nearly caused him to pause
“Maja
He called out, taking large strides to check on her
Maja curled into herself, her mind in turmoil.
She fumbled to rise from the floor
“lan, I need to rest. My head hurts
Her fingertips brushed against the wall. Not waiting for lan’s response, she moved away.
lan rushed to follow, but as Maja reached the corridor, she heard a woman’s voice
“Has Mr. Raymond been home today? I’ve visited several times recently and he hasn’t met with me. Mybelongings are still at Greenfield Gardens “
Footsteps echoed from outside, growing steadily closer
Jolin looked up seeing Maja Recognizing the similar features, she instantly knew this was the womanlan had fallen for
Maja simply looked in the direction of the approaching footsteps, not saying a word, and tried to moveaway
Jolin raised an eyebrow So, this woman was blind?
A sense of triumph washed over her Surely no sane man would choose a blind woman over her
Feigning surprise at noticing Maja’s condition, she offered “Miss, can I help you? I’m familiar with thisplace
Before Maja could respond, her arm was being guided. She frowned in discomfort
“No need thank you. Let go
She really didn’t need help, especially not from a stranger
With her heightened senses, she could smell the woman’s scent, a scent she’d once detected on lan.
Remembering what Patric had mentioned about a woman who’d been close to lan during her absence,Maja felt a pang of discomfort.
lan’s heart dropped when he saw Jolin. He had completely forgotten about her.
Days ago, Jolin had mentioned that she was heading to Crystalbrook Valley to visit her family andwouldn’t be around for a week. He had agreed, assuming it wouldn’t be a problem
But now, she was here meeting Maja face–to–face.
Feeling guilty, lan moved quickly to Maja’s side
“Maja, let me take you to your room to rest. This is the new housekeeper at Greenfield Gardens. If youdon’t like her, I’ll have her dismissed immediately
Jolin’s eyes widened in disbelief She might resemble this woman, but she was younger. Surely fanwasn’t so desperate to be with a blind woman!
Once he’d escorted Maja to her room, Jolin was waiting outside.novelbin
As soon as he emerged, she linked her arm through his
“Mr. Raymond, you we been so cold to me You used to hold me often Have I been gone so long thatyou’ve forgotten me?”
lan regretted his past actions deeply if Maja could see, she’d likely be furious to see Jolin wearing thesame outfit she’d worn for her high school graduation.
Seeing another person imitate her would offend anyone
Today Jolin had purposely styled her hair in a ponytail and even wore the same school uniform. She’dfigured out that Maja was also a high school graduate, so they must have worn the same uniform atsome point
“Mr Raymond don’t you like what I’m wearing?”
lan frowned Tve asked Jeff to take you away. Your debts have been paid. Don’t come looking for meagain.”
Jolin stood still for a while, then stepped back
“Mr. Raymond are you joking with me?
She couldn’t accept it. She was being discarded for a blind woman!
Damn it, why didn’t this blind woman just die?
Jolin had been pampered lately losing sight of her original plans. She’d thought she could easilymanipulate lan.
So when he said those words, her first impulse was to barge into the room and push Maja out of thewindow Killing that wretched woman would solve everything.