From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables

Chapter 1248: 567 Midnight_1 Chapter 1248: 567 Midnight_1 “Aubree’s here.” Maggie Wood moved forward with a charming smile, affectionately greeting her.

Aubree smiled and nodded: “Madam.”

Maggie paused, wanting to say there should be no estrangement, call me …

suddenly felt no name seemed suitable.

It’s alright to let Aubree call her whatever she feels comfortable with.

“Sanny Groove went for a walk with Granny Groove, she’ll be back soon.

Please take a seat.”

Maggie unexpectedly wondered if her tone was a bit too courteous.

After all, Aubree was once a daughter of the Grooves.

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Even though the truth has been revealed, and she is now the precious daughter of the Rintos, deep down Maggie never blamed her, she was even grateful to Aubree, and still regarded her as her own daughter, even though Aubree might not need her motherly love.

She did not want Aubree to feel alienated and return to the Grooves.

“This is still your home.

If you’re uncomfortable living with the Rintos, you can come back here.

Your room is kept as is, cleaned every day, and untouched.

It is the same as when you left.

You and your sister are close; you can go to school together, bring Hellena Groove and others here, and it would be lively at home every day, wouldn’t that be nice?”

She missed them since they all left.

Aubree smiled, and confidently sat on the sofa, less formal and alienated than Maggie imagined.

“I should not have troubled Madam in the past.

Now they must learn to be independent.

Madam, I appreciate your kind intention.

I accept it with gratitude, and on behalf of my sisters, I would like to say thank you.”

Maggie sighed, after all, it was still a bit of a strange feeling.

Aubree took a sip of her tea.

“Madam …”

Maggie’s face showed an attentive look.

Aubree looked at those expectant eyes, and suddenly swallowed what she wanted to say.

She smiled and shook her head.

“It’s nothing, I just think this hairstyle suits Madam very well.”

Some people and things, if fate doesn’t decree it, why force it?

For Maggie, this was the best outcome.

Maggie touched her own curly hair, cheerfully responding: “Really?

I also think it looks nice.

It’s a new hair salon opened by my friend, I went to show some support.

The hairdresser Tony did a great job.

I’ll take you and Sanny there when we can.”

Aubree smiled and nodded.

“Sure.”

Maggie was thrilled.

Aubree had agreed.

Since Sanny returned to the Grooves, Maggie has been doing fine.

She was no longer sorrowful, self-pitying, and even started to handle the Groove Group’s business.

With the help of Easton Moore and Raquel Webb, she gradually got into the swing of things and started to win over the employees.

Her demeanor was authoritative when she held court.

Maggie rubbed her hands together.

“Aubree, it was only recently revealed to me that if not for you, the Groove Group would have collapsed.

You are the Groove family’s savior.

I don’t know how to thank you.”

If it hadn’t been for the talent Aubree left behind to stabilize the Groove Group, the Grooves probably would have long vanished from Pethkids’ wealthy families, and Maggie would not have been able to sit comfortably in the villa, casually sipping floral tea.

“Madam, you’re overstating things.

At the time, the Grooves sheltered me and gave me a place to live.

This is simply repaying kindness.”

Maggie was very touched.

“Initially, I almost misunderstood you; it was completely uncalled for.

You and Sanny grew up together; you’re even closer than real sisters.

Sanny told me that, having a junior like you is her blessing.”

“Whose blessing?” A teasing voice chimed in.

Maggie turned around and her eyes squinted joyously into lines: “Speak of the devil and he doth appear.”

Sanny walked in, supporting Granny Groove, “I heard everything.

Mom, you didn’t get it right!

It’s clearly Aubree’s good fortune to have a lovely and beautiful senior sister like me.

Junior, am I right?”

Aubree smiled and nodded: “Senior is correct.”

“You two sisters…” Maggie shook her head with a smile, her tone was of helpless indulgence.

“Aubree’s here.” Granny Groove was also very happy to see Aubree, but she was a bit worn out and went back to her room to rest first.

“Auntie, I’m back.” Tania Wood walked in carrying a bag of fruit.

She was pleasantly surprised to see Aubree.

“Aubree, you’re back from Lostswa.”

“We have plenty of fruit at home, you shouldn’t waste money.” Maggie admonished, yet her voice was full of doting.

Aubree nodded with a smile: “Cousin.”

Tania was even more thrilled.

Aubree was calling her cousin, there was a sense of being pleasantly surprised deep down, but she didn’t show it on her face.

“I watched your performance on the Spring Festival Gala, you were amazing.

Our school forum exploded with discussions of you.

You are even more popular than our school hunk and belle.

They are so jealous of me for being your cousin.”

Tania Wood’s timely display of small pride made Maggie Wood’s smile even brighter.

At this moment, the landline in the living room suddenly rang.

Maggie Wood walked over and picked up the receiver.

“A business association reception?

They invited me?”

“Okay, I will definitely attend.”

After hanging up the phone, Maggie Wood turned around and said excitedly, “I have been invited to the business association networking reception tomorrow.”

The other women were usually accompanied by their male counterparts, but Tania was invited by the host.

That’s enough proof that her influential role in Groove Group was acknowledged by the business association.

This made her happier than anything else.

Maggie suddenly remembered that Digby Hart was the chairman of the business association, and Aubree Groove was Digby’s adopted sister.

She felt somewhat like she was showing off, and laugh out of a slight embarrassment, “Made a fool of myself in front of Aubree, didn’t I?”

“That’s good, it’s an opportunity for a madam to prove herself.”

Maggie spoke joyfully, “I will call up Daisy right away and ask her to style me.

Sanny Groove and Tania Wood, you two will go with me tomorrow.

I will give you both a makeover.

I want everyone in Pethkids to know how excellent the girls in our family are.”

Tania Wood looked at Aubree Groove, “Aubree, will you go tomorrow?”

After all, Aubree Groove was Digby Hart’s adopted sister, and the Hart family didn’t have any women.

If Aubree Groove appeared, she would definitely be the most eye-catching presence of the night.

Aubree said indifferently, “Maybe.”

Sanny held Aubree’s hand, “If you don’t go, I won’t feel assured.

Please accompany me.”

Aubree smiled, “We’ll see.”

Aubree stayed for lunch at the Groove’s, accompanied Sanny to her room for the siesta.

Hesitant, Sanny asked, “Is something wrong with Xenia Groove?”

She heard some rumors at school that Silvia Hayes, Jenny Linggo, and Xenia Groove were in cahoots, causing lot of trouble for Aubree.

Alaric heard about this after he returned, and was naturally disgusted with the three.

Silvia Hayes and Jenny Linggo got their just desserts from the law.

But Sanny heard rumors at school that Xenia Groove was granted medical parole due to illness.

The school rumor was that Xenia Groove was using illness as an excuse to evade the punishment of the law.

Many people accused her of manipulation, believing that her illness was a sham.

In short, Xenia Groove’s reputation at school has hit rock bottom.

Aubree glanced at Alaric.

“She has uremia and needs a kidney transplant.”

A shocked Alaric thought of Xenia Groove’s continuous harm to Aubree, as well as the enormous harm to Maggie Wood.

She seemed absolutely unsympathetic, but as someone who had already ‘died’ once, Alaric’s outlook on life was rather indifferent.

In her eyes, Xenia Groove was repulsive and unforgivable, yet she was just a misguided young girl who wasn’t deserving of being driven down a dead-end road.

“Is it severe?

Is it in the early or late stages?

Have a kidney been found?”

A thought suddenly occurred to Alaric, “Madam has no idea, does she?”

In front of Aubree, she always referred to Maggie Wood like this, a constant reminder of her own status.

Aubree shook her head.

“It’s probably better that she stays unaware.

Xenia Groove and Tarnin Groove caused serious harm to Madam, it would be awkward for everyone.”

“Speaking of Tarnin Groove, ever since he woke up, he’s been like a changed man.

He can’t return to the Groove family and he’s been living a wild life outside.

He recently made a scene at Groove Group.

Fortunately, Madam strictly disciplined him.

Considering his previous misconduct, the company no longer trusts him, and now everyone listens to Madam.

I had expected Madam to fall apart, but she’s much stronger than I imagined.”

Aubree smiled, “Once a mother, always a mother.

After this ordeal, she is learning how to be a mother.”

Alaric thought of Maggie’s behavior after she returned to the Groove family, “Then she must be a good mother, it’s a pity that Sanny didn’t get to witness it.”

The air seemed to stale for a moment.

Aubree stared out of the window at the verdant mountains, her gaze distant.

“By the way, I need to go to a parent-teacher conference for Titi Groove and Hellena Groove tomorrow morning.

Those two girls are doing so well, I need to look more mature.

Help me pick out an outfit.”