---- Now reminded of it, she chirped enthusiastically, "Nope! But after the meeting, Daddy came and had lunch with Mommy and me!" Hearing that, Julia''s finger froze over the elevator button. "He had lunch with you two? Was that your idea?" "No, it was Daddy''s! He said he''de join us for lunch once he finished his work." He suggested it himself? ---- Julia''s smile grew faint. Still, with their divorce approaching, perhaps there were some final matters they needed to settle.


    Maybe that''s why Franklin- Trying to sound casual, she asked, "Is that so...? Did your dad say anything to your mom during lunch?" Though talking on the phone, part of Isabe''s mind was still focused on her puzzle. She paused for a moment to think. "Not really... Daddy kept trying to talk to Mommy, but she didn''t really want to respond. It kinda seemed like she didn''t want to eat with him at all." Julia lowered her gaze. She murmured, "Is that so..." "Yeah." Julia didn''t respond again.


    ---- She knew that over the past two years, whether it was big decisions or small details, Franklin and Maggie almost never spoke on the phone. They usuallymunicated via text-brief, efficient. Even for divorce-rted matters, if there was something to rify, Franklin could''ve done it all through messages. Or simply had thewyers handle it-it would''ve been quicker, cleaner. In fact, he didn''t need to consult Maggie at all for anything he wanted to do.


    In other words, there was no need for them to meet in person. And yet today, they did. And from what Isabe had said-it was Franklin who had gone out of his way to meet Maggie.


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