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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.

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

wondered if he would believe her,

would get better

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

seeping through, bringing comfort. The scent of grass and the gentle breeze were all soothing in their way.

silence, Maggie thought Nathael would not say anything more. However,

reached out to touch

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

not wait to see her

like

could one shift from extreme joy and anticipation to profound disappointment and sorrow?

not know, but he was aware that it took him twenty–three minutes and forty–eight seconds to rush from the company to the press conference venue and

that, his joy lasted only for those twenty–three minutes and forty–eight

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

just a bit, because in the long run, it means everything.

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

throat, his eyes showing restraint as he said roughly, “Maggie,

was caught off guard,

Stay with him?

that a confession?

a chance to respond. It was as if

goodnight, Nathael whispered, his eyes

desires surge time and again.

soundly, her

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

She grunted.

that, she tossed and turned before snuggling back

the faint sweat on her nose, Nathael sighed softly,

heartstrings.

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