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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.

together, just a hand’s breadth apart. The moonlight illuminated Nathael’s features,

if he would believe her,

things would get better eventually, right?

could feel Maggie’s breath and his own racing

bringing comfort. The scent

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

me now?” She reached out to

course, Nathael replied, pulling her closer and planting a tender kiss on her

it, but he could not wait to

her words to Ronald felt like a plunge into icy waters.

from extreme joy and anticipation to profound disappointment and

not know, but he was aware that it took him twenty–three minutes and forty–eight

joy lasted only for those twenty–three minutes and

kind of cruel sometimes, putting up with pain just to find a little bit of happiness.

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

a bit more from now on?”

a lot, just a bit, because in the long

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

showing restraint as he said roughly, “Maggie, stay with

guard, blinking in confusion.

Stay with him?

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her a chance to respond. It was as if he was seeking an answer while

to sleep, goodnight, Nathael whispered, his eyes intense.

time and again. No matter how much they were suppressed, they would

Maggie slept soundly, her dreams

woman wrapped around him like an octopus once more. After that, he gently removed her slender, well–proportioned leg

She grunted.

she tossed and turned before snuggling back into Nathael’s embrace, her legs intertwining with

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

heartstrings.

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