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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.

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

would believe her,

would get better eventually, right?

them said anything. However, Nathael could feel Maggie’s breath

warmth seeping through, bringing comfort. The

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

out to touch his tall and strong

replied, pulling her closer and planting a tender kiss on her forehead,

it, but he could not wait to

to Ronald felt like a plunge into icy waters.

joy and anticipation to profound disappointment and

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

lasted only for those

could be kind of cruel sometimes, putting up with pain just to find a

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

bit more from

because in the

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

restraint as he said roughly,

caught off guard, blinking

Stay with him?

that a confession?

she could process it, Nathael softly kissed her lips, not giving her a chance to

goodnight, Nathael whispered, his eyes intense.

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

night, Maggie slept soundly,

woman wrapped around him like an octopus once more. After that, he gently

She grunted.

before snuggling back into Nathael’s embrace, her legs intertwining with his

flushed face and the faint sweat on her nose,

heartstrings.

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