Married a Secret Billionaire
Chapter 1838

"Are you going on a long trip?" Maisie glanced at the suitcase.

"Yeah!" The woman smiled embarrassedly and handed her a note with a series of numbers. "My daughter just had a baby! She lives far away from Cumulus City, so I have to go take care of her... So, here's an awkward request. Can you watch over my house for me?

"This is my home password. If you need anything, just go straight to my place!"

"I can watch over your house, no problem, but you don't have to share your password!" Maisie chuckled. "Congratulations on becoming a grandmother!"

Maisie's neighbor beamed. "I'm certainly happy about becoming a grandmother... But by leaving, I can't look after you anymore! I feel terrible..."

"Oh, come on." Maisie's heart warmed. "You've always taken care of me, and I'm grateful. No need for these formalities, really. You're making me feel awkward."

The neighbor squeezed Maisie's hand affectionately, her gaze full of maternal love.

"Oh, by the way..." She suddenly remembered. "I saw your mom around, right?"

"What?"

"She's been coming by these days! We even went shopping together at the supermarket yesterday."

Maisie froze, recalling the fresh fruits and vegetables occasionally left at her doorstep lately. She hadn't paid much attention, assuming it was from Daniel as he had done it before. So, that was it...

"Is there some tension between you and your mom?" The neighbor noticed the hints. "Maisie, no matter what, a mom is always a mom! Having your mom around while you're working hard outside is always good, right?"

Maisie felt a pang in her heart, an indescribable ache. She awkwardly smiled at the neighbor, exchanged a few pleasantries, and was about to enter her home when the elevator door opened.

Cindy stepped out, carrying two large bags, and froze in surprise upon seeing Maisie.

Cindy forced a smile. "Maisie... You came home? I thought you were working late, so..."

"So you buy things again to leave at my door?" Maisie said calmly, "I don't need you to buy things for me. You bought so much I can't finish it all by myself. It's wasteful."

"If you can't finish, I can come over to eat with you, okay?" Cindy tried to appease, stepping closer, but Maisie instinctively moved away.

"Maisie..." Cindy bit her lip, her eyes welling up. "I... just wanted to cook for you, take care of you for a while. I know I owe you a lot from when you were young, and I'm late in making up for it, but I really want to "

"Stop talking." Maisie turned away, feeling upset. "Mom, you don't owe me anything. Our relationship isn't like this because of one or two days. I'm fine. You don't need to come, especially to care for me."

"Maisie!"

Maisie didn't want to talk more with her. She turned and shut the door firmly. Right after that, however, she leaned against the door, squatting on the floor. She felt an excruciating pain in her heart as if countless insects were nibbling away at it.

"Maisie, I made some food for you and put it in the food container. It's at the door! All your favorites. Make sure to eat on time!" Cindy was still calling from outside.

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