---- Chapter 384 Neither Mrs. Green nor Mrs. Brown had expected that although Harry was polite to them, he would outright reject Sophia so decisively right in front of them Mrs. Green naturally still hoped that Sophia and Harry could work things out She smiled and tried to ease the atmosphere, hoping to leave room for reconciliation. "This is indeed Sophia''s fault. We''ll have a serious talk with herter. Sorry to have disturbed your business meeting.
Another day, I''ll have Julia take Sophia over to properly apologize to you-" "No need for apologies," Harry interrupted, seeing through her intent. "Matters of the heart..." He paused briefly, nced subtly at Maggie, then after half a second said, "Can''t be forced. Miss Green and I aren''t suitable. I hope the matriarch can counsel Miss Green well, so she doesn''t let me dy her own lifelong happiness." Having said this, what more could Mrs. Green not understand?
She looked toward Maggie, who had remained detached the entire time, calmly sipping tea, seemingly watching the Sun family''s ---- drama as if it were a joke. Her smile was somewhat forced as she gave a dryugh. "You''re right. I will talk to Sophia seriously." "Then thank you, matriarch." Sophia had long since fled in embarrassment. After Mrs. Green and Mrs.
Brown left together and the door closed, Harry sat back down and said to Maggie, "Sorry for wasting your time." Since realizing Sophia''s feelings, Harry had made his rejection clear. But Sophia showed no sign of giving up. He had even tried to find a chance to talk it over with her, but before he could, Sophia would feign ignorance and slip away.
Today, finally able to meet Maggie alone, he didn''t want to waste time dealing with Sophia Her persistentck of restraint and pretending not to hear had worn his patience thin. Because Julia had taken Franklin away, Harry knew the rtionship between the Brown and Green families and Maggie ---- was somewhat delicate. The termination of Wilson Tech''s contract with Cole had further intensified the conflict between Maggie and the Brown and Green families.
Sophia also seemed to dislike Maggie all along. Under such circumstances, making it clear to Sophia directly in front of Maggie was the only way to make Sophia retreat. Considering everything, he decided toy it all out. Maggie smiled and said, "It''s alright." Harry hesitated, then began, "Sorry, just now I..." Before he could finish, Maggie already understood he was apologizing for what he said to Mrs. Green about "matters of the heart can''t be forced." She smiled faintly, "It''s fine.
Besides, what you said is the truth." she had experienced it herself, so she knew clearly that feelings really cannot be forced. Now, she could calmly ept this fact. Harry probably sensed this too, which was why he finished that ---- sentence. Indeed, that was the case. Still, even though she had let go, hearing it again inevitably stirred some unpleasant memories. So he couldn''t help but want to apologize. Maggie didn''t want to dwell on the past, so she changed the subject.
Harry looked at her wless pale face, his heart stirred, wanting to say something. But thinking she wasn''t officially divorced yet, he suppressed the urge and also changed the topic.
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