Chapter 337

Maria Lewis happened to be heading downstairs to grab something to eat, so she took the chance to walk Isabella Lane out to the gate. Andrew Johnson hadn’t arrived with the car yet, so the two of them stood there holding hands and chatting. Maria said, “You took care of both Ethan and Ella for the whole month I was away. That really cut into your time with Andrew—thank you so much.” Isabella, who always valued her independence, had been holed up in Lijing Garden for almost three weeks just to help with the kids. Maria genuinely felt bad about it. “Come on, don’t say stuff like that,” Isabella rolled her eyes and gave her chest a light pat. “They’re not just your kids, okay? They’re mine too! As their godmother, of course it’s my job to take care of them. Stop making it sound like a big favor.” Maria laughed and smacked her own mouth lightly. “Okay, okay, my bad. I take it back.” “Anyway, it’s fine that you're with James Bennett, but before anything goes public, make sure he properly en