Maggie caught sight of Rosalynn's car and intended to walk over, but was halted by Jeffry.

Her smile waned. She asked, “Jeffry, why are you here again?"

Jeffry sported a grin.

“I was just passing by.“

That seemed highly unlikely.

He had been showing up for several days now.

Maggie felt frustrated.

She had made it clear to him.

She was on the brink of telling him to stop visiting and that his presence was extremely bothersome.

“I'll drive you home." Jeffry extended his hand to grasp hers.

Maggie recoiled swiftly.

"I'm not heading home just yet. I've arranged to have dinner with a friend."

Just then, Rosalynn strolled up to Maggie and positioned herself between her and Jeffry.

“Maggie, let's go."

"Okay," Maggie responded.

Jeffry asked, “Where are you off to for dinner, Maggie? Can I pick you up once you're done?"

"No need," Maggie answered, before climbing into Rosalynn's car

Rosalynn started the car and noticed Jeffry standing stationary, his gaze still fixated on Maggie.

“Maggie, has he been visiting you frequently of late?"

Maggie sighed with a sense of resignation.

“Yes. I told him that I'm not looking for a relationship, but he constantly contrives reasons to see me."

Rosalynn gave her a sidelong glance and cleared her throat.