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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.

she

inadvertently caught the exchange she

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Such a nuisance!

huff of frustration, Maggie drew the blanket over her head,

twenty minutes slipped by, and before Maggie could settle her thoughts, a text from Nathael arrived, concise

a pout at his persistence.

pause, she decisively sent back

Nathael’s response

she implying with

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

phone buzzed once more. Answering in silence, she listened as the voice at the other end issued an ultimatum, “You have three

on her bed, querying

your

integrity! As a self–reliant, solitary, and vulnerable woman who has painstakingly established her own business, I’ve put immense effort into

flared in an

of the Camerons‘ scrutinizing eyes,

Nathael’s

maneuver had her cornered immediately, branding him as utterly reprehensible in

to retaliate, Nathael coldly counted down, “One minute and fifty–eight seconds remaining

call, donned her coat, and rushed downstairs with her

was a dangerous

her response, underlying it was a profound trauma from her past life- witnessing him severely

him, once dignified and gentle, now drenched in blood

never admit that this fear haunted her the

that she had

to loom again, her heart was filled with

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version of herself might once more cause him harm.

being deep into her TV drama. “My stomach’s upset, and I need to get some medicine. Could you help me with

with your stomach?

ate too much earlier,” Maggie assured

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

It was true.

figure around, frequently interacting with Ms. Kosner. Her commendable grades, pleasing appearance, and charm had naturally endeared her to many, including Ms. Kosner, who had contemplated introducing her to a relative but never

okay, Ms. Kosner. I might return late, so I’ll head to a friend’s

not wanting to impose and uncertain when she would return.

Ms. Kosner