They all shared the same thought: Maggie and her parents would be in power again. They didn't 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. "Silly girl, why the tears?" he asked, his voice soft.

Maggie sniffled, her efforts to contain her emotions proving futile as tears threatened to spill over.