Chapter 2023 Maggie glanced at Karl.
"I have to go now," she said.
Karl frowned as he looked around the gossipy crowd.
The confrontation between Cyrus and Maggie had caused a stir, and soon a group of employees had gathered to watch the commotion.
The story of Maggie and Sanford was well-known in the factory.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSanford had bought Blake's factory for Maggie, propelling her into the spotlight.
Many female employees, envious of her luck, believed she had seduced the wealthy man with stricks. Middle-aged women, however, held a different view.
They saw Maggie as a gold digger.
Anyone with a daughter warned them away from Maggie, using her as a negative example.
Then, Sanford's sudden engagement with Millie and Maggie's departure abroad solidified everyone's assumption that she had been abandoned.
Swomen even used Maggie as a cautionary tale, reinforcing the idea that gold diggers met with an unfortunate end.
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People whispered that she might be back in Sanford's good graces.
In no time, they were staring, pointing, and criticizing Maggie.
"Why is she so shameless? Sanford is engaged, why is she back? Does she want to ruin everything?!" "Exactly! If that were my daughter, I'd be mortified!" "I agree! I'd slap her silly!" The gossip continued, fueled by the disdainful looks of several middle-aged women.
Maggie, clenching her fists, followed Vinson in silence.
Just then, someone brought over Helena, who was working.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Is that you, Maggie? You're back?" Tears welled in Helena's eyes.
She hadn't seen her daughter in a long while.
"Mom, it's me.
Maggie stopped, a mix of emotions swirling within her as she looked at ve her mother hurrying towards her.
Her parents had blamed her for Blake's sake, and hadn't even m contacted her during her tabroad. Yet, Helena was still her mother.
Seeing the tears in her eyes, Maggie couldn't help but feet a flicker of warmth.