Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 84

Jeff entered the room and respectfully told Ian, "Boss, the Pennyfeather family called. They want you to join them for dinner."

Ian found the whole thing a bit ironic. Dinner, really?

He guessed they must've heard he was coming back and thought that a dinner invite would be enough to keep him around.

All he felt for this family was pure annoyance.

"Make up an excuse and turn it down."

Jeff nodded but then added, "Mr. Pennyfeather said Ms. Pennyfeather was really looking forward to meeting you. Apparently, she even prepared a few of their family's signature dishes."

Maja, sitting across from Ian, clenched her spoon tighter upon hearing this. She could sense her father's desperate efforts to win Ian's favor.

Disappointment and mockery flashed in her eyes.

Sadly, her father's efforts would only make Ian more annoyed with her.

As expected, Ian didn't hide his distaste. He responded, "Tell the Pennyfeather family all I need from them is to stick to the contract. Don't get any other ideas."

Jeff nodded and quietly left the room.

Ian turned to Maja, "What were you about to say?"

Maja gave a small laugh, "I was just going to say that I'm stuffed, Mr. Raymond. Are you still eating?"

The Pennyfeather family's antics had ruined Ian's appetite too.

Maja started to clean up, staying silent with her head down.

She wasn't worried about what Ian might think of her. Outside of work, they were just strangers with no emotional connection. She was just disappointed in her father's actions.

He wanted to meet Ian to strengthen ties with the Raymond family, but he used his own daughter as an excuse.

She had never felt her father playing favorites before. It was because of her that Cristina hadn't been immediately brought back to the Pennyfeather family. But she didn't know when their relationship had changed.

Ian's voice broke Maja's train of thought.

"Someone else will clean this up. You can go."

Maja looked up at him, "So, you're heading back to Greenfield the day after tomorrow, Mr. Raymond?"

"Tomorrow."

They had finished discussing everything they needed to. He was very satisfied with the Crystalbrook Valley project and had seen the government's sincerity.

Maja gave a small laugh, "I understand. Thanks for the good intention, Mr. Raymond. I'm not suggesting you did anything wrong. I just lived there for a while and knew the people well. I don't want to do that."

"Okay."

Ian's gaze shifted to the screen. He put on a Bluetooth headset, looking ready to start a meeting. He probably just mentioned it casually.

Maja didn't take it to heart.

Back in her room, she took a bath and went to sleep.

The next morning, she went to say goodbye to Daly and Susan. Susan handed her some homemade items, insisting she take them home.

Maja didn't really like eating homemade items, but to avoid worrying them, she put everything in the trunk.

Olivia mocked her from the side.

"City folks like you wouldn't appreciate handmade stuff. Even though you accepted them, you probably think they're unsanitary. It'd be better if they didn't give you anything. Then they could sell it and make some money."

Maja gave her a cold look, "If you don't say anything, no one will think you're mute."

Olivia immediately retorted, "Mom, look, I was right. Now she's showing her true colors, yelling at her elder."