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MAURICE'S POV

"Dinner is ready sir." Nora announced, making me raise my head from the file I was so engrossed in.

I nodded and dismissed her. I dropped the file on the table a few minutes after Nora left and headed for the dining room. I was famished as I had not had anything to eat all day.

There's been so much going on at the office that needed my attention. Thankfully, I've been gradually able to tick them off the list. If I could wrap it up, then I could give more attention to Glenda and then work on getting her shares.

I reached the dining room in time. Nana and Lucy were already seated, waiting for me.

Nora began serving dinner as soon as I gave my consent. The aroma tingled my nose coupled with the fact that I was hungry.

Just as I thought, the food was exquisite. I had just filled my mouth with another morsel when I noticed the empty seat by my left.

"Where is Glenda?" I asked.

"She's up in her room sir." Nora replied as she was making rounds dishing Nana's food