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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.

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

believe her, considering

things would get better

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

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

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

She reached out to touch his

and planting a tender kiss on her forehead, his

have known it, but he could not wait to see her when

words to Ronald felt like a plunge into

quickly could one shift from extreme joy and anticipation to

was 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 words.

joy lasted only for those twenty–three

putting up with pain

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

more from now on?”

lot, just a bit, because in the long run, it means

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,

guard,

Stay with him?

a confession?

could process it, Nathael softly kissed her lips, not giving her a chance to respond. It was

goodnight, Nathael whispered, his eyes intense.

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

soundly, her

Nathael glanced at the woman wrapped around him like an octopus once more. After that, he

She grunted.

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

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

heartstrings.

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