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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.

hand’s breadth apart. The moonlight illuminated Nathael’s features, allowing Maggie to see

her,

get better eventually,

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

the cold, with the sun’s warmth seeping through, bringing comfort. The scent

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

me now?” She reached out to touch his tall and strong nose.

closer and planting a tender kiss on her

could not wait

like a plunge into icy waters.

from extreme joy and anticipation to profound disappointment

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

that, his joy lasted only for

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

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

bit more from now

lot, just a bit, because in

his trust again, but self–preservation was just human nature. Once bitten, twice shy. Maybe he had

cleared his throat, his eyes showing restraint as he said roughly,

guard, blinking in confusion.

Stay with him?

a confession?

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

goodnight, Nathael

hastily, but certain desires surge time and again. No matter how much they

Maggie slept soundly, her

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

She grunted.

her sleep. After that, she tossed and turned before snuggling back into Nathael’s embrace,

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

heartstrings.

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