Even her sister-in-law tugged her husband aside, distancing themselves from Reyna.
They all shared the same thought: Maggie and her parents would be in power again.
They didnât want to be on bad terms with them because of Reyna.
Maggie looked at Sanford, feeling deeply touched and content.
It felt like a stroke of luck from the heavens to have crossed paths with such a caring man who showered her with affection.
Overwhelmed by emotions, she found herself at a loss for words, opting instead to tightly grasp his hand with teary eyes.
Sanford returned her gaze with tenderness, his hand instinctively reaching up to tousle her hair affectionately.
âSilly girl, why the tears?â he asked, his voice soft.
Maggie sniffled, her efforts to contain her emotions proving futile as tears threatened to spill over.
âIâm not crying.
Itâs just⦠a speck of dust that accidentally got into my eye.
â
âReally?â Sanford questioned, his eyes filled with warmth.
âLet me blow it away for you.
â
âThereâs no need, thanks.
â
Observing the affectionate display between Sanford and Maggie, Karlâs expression became a canvas of conflicting emotions.
He couldnât help but notice the stark contrast between himself and Sanford, particularly in terms of wealth and influence.
How could Maggie possibly forget a man like Sanford?
Meanwhile, Reyna, witnessing the unfolding scene, felt a surge of anger at the sudden twist of fate.
Turning to Drake and Helena, she said with sarcasm, âDrake, Helena, youâve raised quite the daughter! Despite her plain appearance, she certainly knows how to captivate menâs hearts.
Iâm curious to see if she can truly secure a place in a wealthy familyâs dynasty!â
Maggieâs parents, still reeling from the unexpected turn of events, cast a glance toward Sanford and Maggie, who stood together.
Reynaâs words struck a chord of concern deep within them.
They were concerned about Maggieâs future.
While their daughter might have been ordinary in status, Sanford hailed from a wealthy lineage.
Despite his current affection, the question loomed: would he truly wed someone from a humble background?
Reynaâs taunts only exacerbated their worries.
âEven if Maggie canât marry into wealth, it hardly matters,â she said with a sneer.
âWith the amount of money sheâs already extracted from him, you guys could live comfortably off her for years to come!â
âBut with a sister of such notoriety, itâll be a challenge for Bart to find a suitable wife!â Reynaâs words struck a chord, casting a shadow over their hopes for their sonâs future.
Maggieâs parentsâ expressions shifted dramatically.
Bart was their hope, their pride resting on his academic success and the prospect of him marrying into a decent wife.
But if their daughterâs personal affairs were scandalous, it could tarnish Bartâs chances of finding a worthy spouse.
The fear of gossip and judgment from their community gnawed at their hearts, threatening to jeopardize their familyâs aspirations for social acceptance.
Drake, mustering up his courage, cast a stern gaze toward Sanford, his voice trembling slightly as he posed the question that weighed heavily on his mind.
âMr.
Robles, do you intend to marry Maggie?â
To Drake, this union would resolve all their worries.