Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 203 The Depths of My Affection.

Sensing things were getting awkward, Maggie nervously laughed and corrected herself, “Um… I mean, it’s not like I’m super into it or anything.”

“Oh yeah? So, how not into it, are you?” Nathael advanced step by step while Maggie slowly retreated.

Ugh, I feel like crying.

Am 1, like, setting myself up for trouble?

I could pick any piece of music, but I had to go with ‘First Love

With no way out, Maggie had no choice but to stop and hug him around the waist, trying to please him. “You know you’re my absolute favourite, right? I like you more than anyone else.”

Nathael chuckled softly, gazed at her, and asked, “How much do you adore me?”

Maggie closed her eyes, pondering for a moment.

“I adore you a lot, like, really, really adore you. I’m totally into you.”

Nathael gazed at her intensely, his narrow eyes as dark as ink, like a deep, mysterious ocean, captivating anyone who looked into them.

“Is that it?” His voice was low, sensual, and tempting.

Maggie swallowed nervously, her head starting to ache, trying hard to think of how to turn the situation. around.

Looking up at him with sincerity in her eyes, she said softly, “I love your eyes, your nose, your mouth. It’s like I love everything about you.”

This time, Maggie spoke slowly, her eyes moving from his eyebrows downward, growing more serious with each word. Her cheeks flushed involuntarily.

Her throat tightened as she continued to hold his gaze, saying, “I also love the way you look at me, how your eyes reflect me, and how patiently you listen to me…

Maggie hesitated, took a deep breath, paused again, and then added, “I also love how you hold me.”

As she spoke, Nathael leaned in and gently pressed his lips against hers.

His slender, captivating eyes glistened with depth, like a deep sea, overflowing with restrained emotions, surging like waves.

“Do you realize that some words, once spoken, can’t be taken back?” He murmured softly, visibly touched.

A heart that had once felt like it was buried beneath icy depths now basks in the warmth of the sun, receiving both sunshine and rain, offering both grace and hopeful longing.

she reciprocated his passionate kiss, her cheeks

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floor, adding to

feel

had to try

she might suffocate from lack of oxygen and collapse.

whispering. “Want me

again. Without looking back, she hurriedly ran to the sofa in the living room, leaving behind only one sentence. “No need! Hurry up and get the camera. The sun is

done, but most of the time had already passed.

still weren’t sure how the video

is really

her retreating figure with a hint of amusement in

watching a video together. The footage was stunningly captured, better than any she

became fully engrossed, completely captivated by what

the screen, outside the wide floor–to–ceiling windows, there were lush green trees, with distant mountain peaks visible and the occasional trickle of

rustled the white curtains, while warm sunlight bathed the room

young girl in a white dress looked graceful, her delicate and fair fingers dancing on the black and white keys of the

notes flowed from her fingertips, momentarily evoking

shirt and a girl in a pleated skirt walked together with books in hand.

scattering dappled patterns

There were fleeting glances and shy smiles

eyes, envisioning the carefree yet spirited youth of the boy and girl.

a dunk, while the girl stood awkwardly holding

was a boy sending a paper aeroplane with a love note, and a girl finding a few

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behind him on the bicycle, awkwardly tugging at his

of books and moments of contentment as they gathered for bubble

scent of gardenias, the essence of sunlight, grass, and dew, the rustling of leaves on

entrance exams. The unspoken truths behind the paper–covered window eventually became bittersweet secrets

lingering regrets, the memories

unable to deny that Nathael had done an excellent job. It seemed he not only knew how to capture her in the best light but also understood the

the video approached its end, a touch of melancholy and regret lingered in the air, the echoes carrying a lingering sweetness.

yet profoundly

back to reality, and she glanced at the man beside her, unable to

said, his

was left speechless. Despite her prior suspicions, hearing those two words

frozen layer had shattered, emotions rushed