Chapter 1925 White Elephant

On the day of the next issue of Maggiezine, all readers bought their copy or had a copy delivered to their homes by mail.

And the reading was graceful and interesting, especially concerning Isabel Freire's autograph session.

However, when avid readers reached the gossip column...

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Isabel was in her room putting on red lipstick. The grape-colored dress fit her perfectly, and the high heels were in the living room, waiting to be put on.

The landline rang vigorously while Isabel put on her makeup. She expected them to give up...

Reuben answered, wearing his school uniform, “Hello?”

On the other end, Carmen is on the line, “Good morning, Reuben. Can I speak to your grandmother?”

“She's getting really pretty for the book signing. Are you going too?”

“For sure.” Carmen giggles, “When she can talk...”

Isabel appears in the living room, “Who is it, Reuben?”

“Mrs. Bento.” Reuben passes the mouthpiece to Isabel.

Isabel answers, “Carmen, how are you?”

Carmen changes her voice from motherly