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, allowing Maggie to see the depth of

believe her, considering her own

get

feel Maggie’s breath and his

like a heart thawing in the cold, with the sun’s warmth seeping through, bringing comfort. The scent of grass and the gentle breeze were all soothing in their

anything more. However, his hoarse voice broke through, “I got

me now?” She reached out to touch his tall

replied, pulling her closer and planting a tender kiss

he could not wait

like a

joy and anticipation to profound

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

his joy lasted only for those twenty–three

with pain just to find a little bit of happiness.

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

a bit more from now

because in the long run, it means

for his trust again, but self–preservation was just human nature. Once bitten,

cleared his throat, his eyes showing restraint as he said

was caught off guard, blinking

Stay with him?

that a confession?

kissed her lips, not giving her a chance to respond. It was as if he

goodnight, Nathael whispered, his

again. No matter how much

soundly, her dreams

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

She grunted.

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

flushed face and the faint sweat on her

heartstrings.

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