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.

need, you should go to bed first. With that, Nathael took her

unable to resist turning her head

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felt this way, but she had a vague sense that he wasn’t in

best mood.

cheering me up a bit?” Nathael spoke softly, his deep eyes fixed on her charming

you that you always need cheering up?”

her into his embrace, resting his handsome face against her neck. His voice was low and slightly muffled, tinged with a

moment, then reached out to gently run

matter? Why are you suddenly feeling down?”

audibly, but he held her tighter. “Maggie, I love you more than what you

hand halted briefly. She whispered, “I know.”

trying to convince himself that things were fine now and there was no need to dwell

shake off his unease, fearing that it might all be

enjoy strawberries?” Maggie blinked, her voice soft as she

his head, his eyes deep and inscrutable as he looked at her, but

a strawberry for you.”

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

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Harris remained motionless

seconds, Maggie Adam raised her head and noticed a faint pink mark

cheeks flushed slightly, avoiding Nathael’s gaze as she turned

walked over to the mirror, staring at the ‘strawberry on his collarbone

chuckled, feeling considerably

until she felt weak all over, then

match tomorrow that he was unusually restrained. Despite this, Maggie found it difficult to resist his advances.

breaths beside him could be heard, Nathael couldn’t help but gently kiss her forehead before getting up for a cold shower. And then he went to the living room window, lit a cigarette, and took a drag.

and then dialled Alex’s number.

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rubbing his eyes tiredly due to the heavy dark circles, glanced

“Hello,”

unusual among the recent contacts of Beth?”

Alex snapped to attention immediately,

her mouth shut, cutting ties with the

Alex took a moment to

Nora?

Who is that?

cold water in the

Nora!

ended up in the CEO’s

it must be related to Maggie again. After all, it was related to the Camerons, and

“Got it.”

send you a link. Get someone to clean up the video, and also have