Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 145 What If I Like You?

Not too far from the hotel, there’s a vibrant street. Maggie and Nathael decided to take a nice stroll there and grab some snacks together.

Even though it was late at night, the city was still lively.

The lights lit up the European–style buildings and scattered art sculptures. There was even a public piano in the square, and street artists were playing beautiful melodies.

The whole vibe of the place was so unique and exotic that it made them feel relaxed.

Maggie and Nathael strolled along. While walking beside him, Maggie experienced a mix of emotions.

They thought back on their lives and realised they’d never had such leisurely time, let alone a peaceful stroll like this.

The street ran alongside the river with a wide stone pathway. It wasn’t too crowded, but there was still a buzz, probably because of its popularity as a tourist spot.

Maggie stopped and watched the performers up ahead, feeling a bit lost in a dream.

The night was so enchanting: Maggie just wanted to soak it all in, appreciating the beauty around her.

She wanted to live without being devoured by hatred or hindered by regrets.

To live for herself, to always remember to feel, and to seek joy.

“What are you thinking?” Nathael asked softly, stopping beside her.

Maggie blinked, turned to him, and grinned, “I’m just thinking about you….

Narhael chuckled softly without responding to her words. Then, his eyes glanced over her hand as he gently took it, continuing to walk forward.

His grip was warm and reassuring.

Maggie was stunned for a moment as a weird sensation arose within her as her hand was enveloped by his.

Feeling a bit flustered, her cheeks turned red, but she didn’t let go,

Matching his strides for a few steps, Maggie sneaked a peek at their intertwined hands.

holding

appeared slender and well–defined, and his nails were impeccably groomed and spotlessly clean. In the subdued lighting, she could

relaxed. Soon enough, she spotted a peculiarly shaped structure and enthusiastically proposed, “There’s a

agreed. He kept holding her hand as they made their way to the sculpture and found a suitable

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What If I Like

up her phone and requested assistance from a passerby to take a few shots.

head towards

up a bit more. Perhaps you

How about a kiss? Seriously, not even a little

man clicked shots and spoke loudly, apparently dissatisfied by the lack of intimacy

reddened further, avoiding

how she had attracted such a talkative person from the crowd.

both appear so stiff in the same pose. Don’t be shy, would you like to kiss?” The persistent

to Maggie with a serious

gaze, Maggie lifted her head and stuttered.

Nathael spoke

by his unexpected honesty. “W–we don’t have to listen to him,” she

next instant, Nathael enveloped her waist with his other arm and tenderly pressed his

but rather a soft and romantic one that lasted a few moments.

stood motionless, staring at Nathael in

would like to,” Nathael replied gently as he

time, until the man approached with Maggie’s phone and declared proudly, “Look at my photography skills,

Thank you,

the phone and

in one hand while scrolling through photos on his

the man’s photography skills were

row, with

carefully. Maggie also leaned in

handed the phone and told her, “Message me on WhatsApp later.”

have your WhatsApp,” Maggie whispered to

at him only

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Kaze.