Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 205 Planting Strawberries

Nora remained silent for a moment, her hands tightly gripping the table, clearly inexperienced in such

matters.

But she was desperate for money, and after seeing the man’s photos and information, she couldn’t deny. that the man was appealing enough to stir her heart.

He wasn’t the wealthy playboy she had expected, nor was he overweight. Instead, he was the kind of man she would never have the opportunity to meet in her lifetime.

So she was willing, especially since she would also receive a generous reward.

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“Ms. Adam, can I ask what I should do when I meet him?” Nora glanced at Maggie, unable to resist asking-

After a brief silence, Maggie looked at her directly and said calmly. “Just do whatever it takes to make him happy.”

“To make him happy-

After those words, Maggie added, “I’ll give you a heads–up when the time comes. Just be ready.”

With that, she stood up and left without lingering.

Nora sat at the table alone for a while, seemingly resolving something in her mind.

Nathael closed the page, feeling a heavy weight in his chest.

He cast his eyes down, reassuring himself that it was all in the past.

Nathael unlocked his phone again, swiftly blocking both Beth’s number and WhatsApp.

Just then, Maggie stepped out of the bathroom after finishing her shower.

Walking into the living room, she noticed the bedroom door ajar. He stood by the desk, lost in thought, his silhouette carrying a hint of loneliness, which inexplicably weighed on her chest.

“Nathael?” Maggie tapped on the door softly, calling out his name.

But he remained unresponsive, as if he hadn’t heard her at all.

Approaching him, Maggie gently wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, then leaned her cheek against his shoulder. “What’s on your mind?”

Nathael snapped out of his thoughts, placing his large hand over hers resting on his waist.

“Not much, just some work stuff to handle at the company.”

“Still busy? I’ll keep you company” Maggie couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.

first. With that, Nathael took her hand and led her back to the bedroom.

to resist turning

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couldn’t quite put her finger on why she felt this way, but she had a vague sense that

best mood.

would you mind cheering me up a bit?” Nathael spoke softly, his

chuckled softly. “How old are you that you always

resting his handsome face against her neck. His voice was low and

reached out to gently run her fingers through his hair.

matter? Why are you suddenly

“Maggie,

halted briefly. She whispered, “I know.”

convince himself that things were fine now and

couldn’t shake off his unease, fearing that it might all be just a fleeting

strawberries?” Maggie blinked, her voice soft as she

deep and inscrutable as he looked at her, but he didn’t say

plant a strawberry for you.”

sparkled mischievously, and before Nathael Harris could react, she tiptoed and lightly kissed his collarbone.

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Harris remained motionless

her head and noticed a faint pink

Nathael’s gaze as she

at the

while, he chuckled, feeling considerably better

felt weak all over, then drifted off into a deep sleep.

consideration for her upcoming match tomorrow that he was unusually restrained.

forehead before getting up for a cold shower. And then he went to

cigarette and then dialled

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the heavy dark circles, glanced at

“Hello,”

if there’s anything unusual among the

sir.” Alex snapped to attention

give her some money, and make sure she keeps her mouth shut, cutting

took a moment to react.

Nora?

Who is that?

got up and splashed his face with cold water in the bathroom,

Nora!

up in the

to the Camerons, and besides, only Maggie knew the password to the CEO’s hotel

“Got it.”

you a link. Get someone to clean up the