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.

hand’s breadth apart. The moonlight illuminated Nathael’s features, allowing

he would believe her, considering her own past mistakes.

things would get

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

like a heart thawing in the cold, with the sun’s warmth seeping through, bringing comfort. The scent of grass

Maggie thought Nathael would not say anything more. However, his hoarse

me now?” She reached out to touch his

and planting a tender kiss

but he could not

words to Ronald felt like a plunge into icy waters.

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

he was aware that it took him twenty–three minutes and forty–eight seconds to rush

joy lasted only for those twenty–three minutes and forty–eight seconds.

putting up with pain just to find a little

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

a bit more from now

lot, just a bit, because in the long

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

his eyes showing restraint as he

was caught off guard, blinking in confusion.

Stay with him?

a

it, Nathael softly kissed her lips, not giving her a chance to respond. It was as

goodnight, Nathael whispered,

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

Maggie slept soundly,

once more. After that,

She grunted.

her sleep. After that, she tossed and turned before snuggling back into Nathael’s embrace, her legs intertwining

sweat on her nose, Nathael sighed softly, feeling a tug at his

heartstrings.

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