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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.

close together, just a hand’s breadth apart. The moonlight illuminated Nathael’s features, allowing Maggie to

if he would believe her, considering her own past mistakes.

things would get better eventually,

of them said anything. However, Nathael could feel Maggie’s breath and his own racing heartbeat.

thawing in the cold, with the sun’s warmth seeping through, bringing comfort. The scent of grass

a moment of silence, Maggie thought Nathael would not say anything more. However, his hoarse voice broke through, “I

forgive me now?” She reached out to touch his tall

closer and planting a tender kiss

but he could not wait to see her

like a plunge into icy waters.

joy and anticipation to profound disappointment

aware that it took him twenty–three minutes and forty–eight seconds to rush from the company to the press conference venue and hear those

only for those twenty–three minutes and forty–eight

people could be kind of cruel sometimes, putting up with pain

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

more from now on?”

just a bit, because in the long run, it

but self–preservation was just human nature.

his throat, his eyes showing restraint as he

was caught off guard, blinking in confusion.

Stay with him?

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not giving her a chance to respond. It was as if he was seeking an

goodnight, Nathael whispered, his

might have acted too hastily, but certain desires surge time and again. No matter

Maggie slept soundly,

at the woman wrapped around him like an octopus once

She grunted.

snuggling

sweat on her nose, Nathael sighed softly, feeling a tug at his

heartstrings.

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