Let’s start all over again,shall we?

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.

feeling that she might be bad luck,

the exchange she had

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Such a nuisance!

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

slipped by, and before Maggie could settle her thoughts,

into a pout

sent back a two–word reply,

Nathael’s response was a cold, amused

she implying with

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

as the voice at the other end issued an ultimatum, “You have three minutes to show up or face the

still on her

with a chuckle, “I’ve heard about your startups, the venture capital,

established her own business, I’ve put immense effort into my work. I won’t stand for

flared in an

was well aware of the Camerons‘ scrutinizing eyes, making her business

Nathael’s

her cornered immediately, branding him as

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

a heavy sigh and clenched teeth, Maggie ended the call, donned her coat, and

unpredictability was a dangerous

Maggie dramatized her response, underlying it was a profound trauma from her past life-

blood and rushed into surgery, his sleeve hanging empty, the warmth of his arm lost

could never admit that this fear haunted

that she had been

heart was

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version of herself might once

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

Maggie, what’s wrong with your stomach? Do you want me to get someone to accompany you?”

ate too

door open for you, Ms. Kosner

It was true.

beloved 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

so I’ll head to

politely, not wanting to impose

care.” Ms. Kosner advised.