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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.

apart. The moonlight illuminated Nathael’s features, allowing Maggie to see the depth of

wondered if he would believe her, considering

would get

them said anything. However, Nathael could feel

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

a moment of silence, Maggie thought Nathael would not say anything more. However, his hoarse voice broke through,

now?” She reached out to touch his tall and

replied, pulling her closer and planting a

not wait

Ronald felt like a plunge into icy

shift from extreme joy and

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

joy lasted only for

putting up with pain just

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

a bit more from now on?”

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

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

restraint as he said roughly, “Maggie,

caught off guard,

Stay with him?

a confession?

softly kissed her lips, not giving her a chance

sleep, goodnight, Nathael

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

night, Maggie slept soundly,

at the woman wrapped around him like an octopus once more. After

She grunted.

tossed and turned before snuggling back into Nathael’s embrace, her legs

face and the faint sweat on her nose, Nathael sighed softly, feeling

heartstrings.

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