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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.

close together, just a hand’s breadth apart. The moonlight illuminated Nathael’s features, allowing Maggie to see the depth of his eyes

wondered if he would believe her, considering her

get better eventually,

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

felt like a heart thawing in the cold, with the sun’s warmth seeping through, bringing

would not say anything

out to touch his tall and strong nose.

closer and planting a tender kiss on

have known it, but he could not wait to see her when she defended him publicly.

like a plunge into icy waters.

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

only for those twenty–three minutes

with pain just to find a little

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

bit more from now on?”

bit, because in the long run, it means

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

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

off guard, blinking in confusion.

Stay with him?

a confession?

it, Nathael softly kissed her lips, not giving her a chance to respond. It was as if he was seeking an answer while

sleep, goodnight, Nathael

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

night, Maggie slept soundly,

at the woman wrapped around him like an octopus once

She grunted.

in her sleep. After that, she tossed and turned before snuggling back

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

heartstrings.

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