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Chapter 101 The Lack of Integrity

Jimmy’s smile diminished slightly by hearing that name, and his attractive almond eyes became calm and profound.

“Bye.” Nathal gathered his clothing, showered, and made plans to seck her out.

Thirty minutes later, Maggie, deep in sleep, was jolted awake by the sound of her ringing phone. Lifting her heavy lids, she glanced at the caller ID, saw Nathael’s name, and paused in surprise for a moment.

It’s 10:30; why would he be calling at such an hour?

Regaining her senses after a brief pause, Maggie slipped into a coat and moved to the hallway to pick up the call. “Hello.

A mix of nervousness and anticipation stirred within her.

“Your location?“came his voice, low and inviting, yet forthright and determined.

After a moment of silence, Maggie responded in a whisper, “Dormitory”

“Be downstairs in twenty minutes, Nathael instructed, his gaze dropping to conceal the shadows within his eyes. After that, he ended the call abruptly, leaving no room for objection.

Maggie stood, phone in hand, feeling somewhat bewildered.

Is he drunk?

With her head feeling light, Maggie peered out the window. Outside, a heavy rain lashed down, filling the night with its clamor.

Unbeknownst to her, the rain had started while she slept.

A fierce pain gnawed at her stomach; the combination of pizza and cold fruit wine had been delightful at the time but now left Maggie grappling with discomfort.

Maggie’s brow furrowed, and she turned to clamber back into her dorm bed, busying herself with her phone while lying down.

The time was already half past ten, edging closer to eleven.

The dormitory’s doors were locked at ten, and the dormitory supervisor was notoriously strict. Attempting to leave now would surely earn her a reprimand.

With the rain pouring outside, her desire to leave was even less.

The thought of meeting Nathael stirred within her an unexplained reluctance.

Not for any specific reason other than the memory of that day she had urged him to try the curry, which inevitably reminded her of a past life incident where her actions led to him losing an arm.

shake the feeling that she might be bad

the exchange she had with Ronald.

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Such a nuisance!

a huff of frustration, Maggie drew the blanket over her head, overwhelmed by annoyance.

minutes slipped by, and before Maggie could settle her thoughts, a text from Nathael arrived, concise as ever, ‘Come

lips involuntarily pursed into a pout at

sent back a two–word reply, ‘Not

Nathael’s response

is she implying with

she assume she could simply overlook me in favour of someone new, like Ericko, to the extent of not

voice at the other end issued an

Maggie remained still on her bed,

heard about your

her own business, I’ve put immense effort into my work. I won’t stand for it if you even think about harming my company!”

anger flared in

was well aware of the Camerons‘ scrutinizing eyes, making

Nathael’s

him

chance to retaliate, Nathael coldly counted down, “One

ended the call, donned her coat, and rushed downstairs with her umbrella..

unpredictability was a

trauma from her past life- witnessing him severely

of him, once dignified and gentle, now drenched in blood and rushed into surgery, his sleeve hanging empty, the

could never admit that this fear haunted her the

that

nast seemed to loom again, her heart was filled

The Lack of

once more cause

the supervisor being deep into her TV drama. “My stomach’s upset, and I need to

Maggie, what’s wrong with your stomach?

too

back soon. I’ll leave the door open for you, Ms. Kosner

It was true.

a beloved figure around, frequently interacting with Ms. Kosner. Her commendable grades, pleasing appearance, and charm had naturally endeared

Ms. Kosner. I might return late, so I’ll head

to impose

take care.” Ms. Kosner advised.