Chapter 1977: Chapter 1980

At that moment, Karl was in the Lounge, engrossed in his laptop.

Maggie greeted him cheerfully.

“Maggie, why are you back alone? Where’s your idol?” Karl asked, shutting his laptop with a

grin.

“Rosalynn has gone home.

”

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Maggie poured him water and took a seat across from him.

“What brings you to Skrix?”

“I’ve been around this area for a couple of days meeting with a business partner, figured since you’re back, I’d swing by,” Karl said, pulling out two boxes of pastries.

“I got you some Wragos local specialty treats.

Figured you’re homesick after all this time,” Karl added, handing over the pastries.

Maggie’s face lit up.

“This is my favorite! Thanks a bunch, Karl!”

Karl beamed.

“Knew these would hit the spot.

”

He watched Maggie with a soft smile as she tucked her hair behind her ear, setting the pastries aside.

“Karl, do you have feelings for me?”

Maggie’s question took Karl by surprise.

He scratched his head, caught off guard.

Taking a deep breath, he decided to be upfront.

“Yeah, Maggie, I do.

Wanna be my girlfriend?”

Maggie met his gaze and sighed.

“Karl, I’m sorry.

You’re a great friend, but that’s all.

”

Karl nodded understandingly.

“Yeah, I get it.

You’re still into Sanford.

I’ll wait.

”

He’d sensed this all along, so he kept his feelings to himself, hoping time might sway her.

If she moved on from Sanford, maybe then he’d have a shot.

“You don’t have to hold out hope.

I’m giving Sanford another shot,”

Maggie said firmly.

Karl’s smile dimmed as he watched her.

“You’re giving him another chance? Maggie, you know he’s getting hitched, right?”

Maggie persisted, “I’m aware, but he doesn’t love his fiancée.

I believe there’s hope.

”

Karl’s brow furrowed.

“Maggie, you remember how his mom treated you, right? Being his wife’s no cakewalk.

”