Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1985

In another annex of the Driscoll residence, Mia stormed in with a dark expression.

"Mia, what's wrong? You look furious," Franklin asked with a smile.

This part of the estate was her personal territory, taking up nearly a third of the Driscoll family's grounds. As Maurice's wife and the second lady of the house, Mia had enjoyed endless favor and privilege.

"Franklin, we might have a serious problem. Maurice is probably getting suspicious about our relationship," she said coldly, giving him a meaningful glance.

Franklin's expression didn't change as he raised his palm in a gesture that made him look like some enlightened holy man.

He said calmly, "We've always just had a normal senior-junior relationship. You're now married to Maurice and have given him a top-tier genius heir, so I don't think he really cares what kind of relationship we have."

Mia snapped irritably. "Franklin, there's nobody else here, so drop the holy act already! Put away that holier-than-thou routine. I'm sick of looking at it."

The smile faded from Franklin's face, replaced by a darker, heavier look. "What happened? Did Maurice hear something? Or did he find something out?"

Mia shook her head. "I don't know the details. I went to see him just now, brought him something to eat, and out of nowhere, he scolded me. He acted like he was disgusted by me, and I immediately remembered what you warned me about Victoria exposing our relationship."

She continued, "When she said it, the only Driscoll family members there were Bradley, Walter, and Scarlett. The first two are already dead and haven't had a chance to report back. But Scarlett is different. She's Maurice's daughter from his first marriage, and she's never liked me. I'm afraid she might have told him something she shouldn't have."

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