---- Chapter 395 Franklin didn't hesitate. "Call them. Tell them we'll go tomorrow instead." Jake opened his mouth
to protest, but when he saw Franklin's gaze had already shifted back to Julia, the words died on his tongue. He
only nodded. Just as he was about to step out to make the call, Franklin added, "Tell Chad to handle those urgent
files. I'll speak with him later about the specifics." "Yes, sir." Outside, Jake phoned Chad. "Got it," Chad replied.
But before hanging up, he couldn't help muttering, "Boss has been paying more and more attention to Maggie
lately-today he even...
| thought maybe Mr. Wilson was..." Jake knew what he meant. ---- He had thought the same. But seeing Franklin
this anxious over Julia, Jake suddenly realized he'd been overthinking. Franklin's attitude toward Maggie may
have softened, but the one he truly cared for, the one he loved, was still Julia. Julia finally woke a little after four-
thirty. When she saw Franklin by her bed, her face lit with a smile. "Weren't you supposed to be on a business
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How come-" Sophia cut her off quickly: "Because brother-in-law was worried about you, he postponed his trip to
tomorrow." She grinned. "And he's been right here in the hospital with us, waiting for you to wake up." Julia's
heart warmed; her smile deepened. Still, she gently urged, "I'm fine now. You should go back to work." "No rush,"
Franklin replied. ---- His insistence drew knowing smiles and teasing looks from Sophia and Old Mrs. Green. That
evening, after another check, the report confirmed Julia's condition wasn't serious. Relief swept through both the
Brown and Green families.
Although she would need to stay hospitalized for several days, her life wasn't in danger. Later that night, Levi
arrived with flowers and fruit. "Changhai was tied up with urgent matters, so he askedto bring this fruit
basket for you." Julia's smile dimmed. Her voice turned faint. "I see. Thank him for me." She knew perfectly well:
Harry was only maintaining appearances. Even if he had time, he wouldn't csee her. Janice and Old Mrs.
Green assumed "urgent business" was just an excuse, though. They had no idea Harry's distance was really
because of Maggie.
---- They still thought he was avoiding
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