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.

–

“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

followed by his side, unable to resist turning her head to look at him. “Are you

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

best mood.

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

you that you always need cheering up?”

against her neck. His voice was low and slightly muffled, tinged

for a moment, then reached out to gently run her fingers through

Why are you suddenly feeling

didn’t respond audibly, but he held her tighter. “Maggie, I love you more than what you think.”

and her hand halted briefly. She whispered, “I

fine now and

off his unease, fearing that it might all be just a

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

raised his head, his eyes deep and inscrutable as he looked at her, but he didn’t

plant a strawberry for you.”

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

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Harris remained motionless

noticed a faint pink mark on the man’s fair and alluring

gaze as she turned and climbed into

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

while, he chuckled, feeling considerably

kissed by Nathael until she felt weak all over, then

he was unusually restrained. Despite this, Maggie

the steady and shallow breaths beside him could be heard, Nathael couldn’t help but gently kiss her forehead before getting up for a cold shower.

and then dialled Alex’s

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rubbing his eyes tiredly due to the heavy dark circles,

“Hello,”

anything unusual among the recent contacts of

Alex snapped to attention

sure she keeps her

time. Alex took a moment

Nora?

Who is that?

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

Nora!

who inexplicably ended up in the CEO’s room?

all, it was related to the Camerons, and besides, only Maggie knew the password to the CEO’s hotel room back

“Got it.”

clean up the video, and also have Henry investigate the source.”