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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,

wondered if he would believe her, considering her

would get better eventually,

them said anything. However, Nathael could feel

sun’s warmth seeping through, bringing

would not say anything

out to touch his

pulling her closer and planting a tender kiss

it, but he could not wait to

like a plunge into icy waters.

from extreme joy and anticipation

and forty–eight seconds to rush from the company to the press conference venue and hear those

lasted only for those twenty–three

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

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

a bit more from now on?”

a lot, 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.

showing restraint as

caught off guard, blinking in confusion.

Stay with him?

a

could process it, Nathael softly kissed her lips, not giving her a chance

goodnight, Nathael

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

night, Maggie slept soundly, her

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

She grunted.

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

on her nose, Nathael sighed softly, feeling a tug

heartstrings.

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