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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.

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

her, considering her own past mistakes.

would get better

said anything. However, Nathael could feel Maggie’s

bringing comfort. The scent of grass and the gentle breeze were all soothing

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

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

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

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

words to Ronald felt like a

from extreme joy and anticipation to profound disappointment and

not know, but he was aware that it took him twenty–three minutes and forty–eight seconds

for those twenty–three

could be kind of cruel sometimes, putting up with pain

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

more from

because in the long run, it

self–preservation was just human

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

was caught off guard,

Stay with him?

that a confession?

chance to respond. It was as if he was seeking an answer while fearing it.

goodnight, Nathael

too hastily, but certain desires surge time and again. No matter how much they were suppressed, they would eventually erupt

night, Maggie slept soundly, her

like an octopus once more. After that, he gently removed her slender, well–proportioned leg from

She grunted.

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

flushed face and the faint sweat on her nose, Nathael sighed

heartstrings.

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