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Chapter 104

Chapter 104 Stay With Me.

The ward boasted elegant furnishings, and the bed was notably larger than a standard hospital bed.

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Despite the ample space, it still felt somewhat cramped for the two of them, though they tacitly did not mention the additional family companion bed.

Nathael removed his coat and settled beside her on the bed, drawing her close as he murmured in a deep voice, “Being near you is comforting.”

A smile naturally appeared on Maggie’s lips; she shared the sentiment.

His chest radiated warmth and strength, carrying the familiar scent of cedar that she found reassuring. He often held her like this in her previous life, providing solace.

“I confessed my feelings for you. Aren’t you happy?” Maggie asked softly.

Nathael met het gaze, breathing in the scent of her hair. “I am.”

Maggie pressed her lips together and did not speak.

But why can’t I feel his happiness?

“I was lying to Ronald and the Camerons that day. The Camerons have always conspired against me, but I realised it too late.”

Maggie spoke gently, feeling the need to clarify unprompted.

It was a rare moment of calm where he would listen to her.

As she finished speaking, Maggie turned to him and added, “I just didn’t want them to catch on. I knew what was up, so I couldn’t openly have your back. But I had to devise a good excuse since I am backing you

up.”

She explained herself tenderly, making sure it made sense.

just a hand’s breadth apart. The moonlight illuminated Nathael’s features, allowing Maggie to see the depth of his eyes

he would believe her, considering her own past

would get better

However, Nathael could feel Maggie’s breath and his own racing heartbeat.

seeping through, bringing

Maggie thought Nathael would not say anything more. However, his hoarse voice broke through, “I got it.”.

me now?” She reached out to touch his tall

course, Nathael replied, pulling her closer and planting a

not wait to see her

felt like

joy and anticipation to profound

but he was aware that it took him twenty–three minutes and forty–eight seconds to rush from the company to the press conference

for those twenty–three minutes

putting up with pain just

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

a bit more

a lot, just a bit, because in the long run,

naive to wish for his trust again, but self–preservation was just human nature. Once bitten, twice shy. Maybe he had been too trusting and forgiving

his throat, his eyes showing restraint as he

off guard, blinking

Stay with him?

that a

a chance to respond. It was as if he was

sleep, goodnight, Nathael whispered, his

hastily, but certain desires surge time and again. No matter how much they were suppressed, they would eventually

Maggie slept soundly, her dreams

woman wrapped around him like an octopus once

She grunted.

she tossed and turned before snuggling back into Nathael’s

and the faint sweat on her nose, Nathael sighed softly, feeling

heartstrings.

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