Chapter 226 Boys or Girls

“Okay, no matter if Maggie’s caught on or not, we can’t just depend on her and Nathael’s relationship. I say we take a gamble. If the Adams can do it, why can’t we?”

“Are you thinking about taking out a mortgage with the Harrises?” Noah questioned.

“Yeah, if we don’t risk it, we’re doomed for sure. But if we do, there’s still a slim chance…”

They discussed for a while, figuring out which assets to use as collateral, which projects to invest in, and which celebrities to endorse.

Afterward, they all left the study one by one, and Maggie powered down her computer.

Sitting at her desk, lost in thought, she mulled over Master Cameron’s earlier words.

Suddenly, the phone rang, and Maggie glanced at it. It was Timmothy.

She checked the time subconsciously and realised she was supposed to meet him tomorrow.

Timmothy?”

“Hey, Maggie. His warm voice came through the line.

“What’s up?” Maggie asked gently.

I caught your performance at the competition today. You’re really talented at the piano. I never knew,” Timmothy said, standing by the window while looking out into the night.

Maggie felt a bit puzzled but couldn’t quite grasp it.

“I took lessons when I was younger and stuck with it. Before I knew it, here I am.” Maggie replied warmly.

“I love playing the piano too. I used to get sick a lot as a kid, and my family wouldn’t let me play outside, so I ended up reading books and playing the piano out of boredom, Timmothy reminisced.

Maggie chuckled. “Sounds a bit sad, but having plenty of time to spend sounds like a good thing.”

When she was taken in by the Camerons as a child, she had spent a long time striving to excel, trying to prove to the Camerons that they had made the right choice adopting her.

prove herself and repay them

age, she had a vague sense of the Camerons ulterior motives. Ronald and Olivia already had their own children, so there

‘extra‘ member who got to experience what she shouldn’t have,

useful things wouldn’t be thrown away like

fell silent. He had never heard such reasoning before. He never expected

his life wasn’t so bad.

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something from me?”

wanted to confirm if we’re still on for tomorrow’s house viewing

confirming tomorrow’s

you at your place at

But since she was the lead designer, she needed to inspect the site personally

it is.” Timmothy agreed, then asked, “Can I come cheer you on at your next

paused, not expecting Timmothy to make such a request.

occupied by university students from Aquapolis and company

Timmothy could

of talented performers besides me. If you like piano, you should definitely

I haven’t seen anyone else play as good as you, Timmothy said

but everyone has

novice.

then took a shower before getting into bed. She opened WhatsApp and

cartoon cat kicking another cat’s behind, causing the other cat to

party kicked your butt and said

sticker, Nathael’s video

his slightly damp hair, seated at his desk going over documents. She suddenly remembered that

and the Camerons keeping her occupied lately, Maggie knew she needed to refocus on her

work.

needed one more crucial gemstone for the sapphire he desired, and she had been searching for the

brave, huh?” Nathael’s voice broke the

replied expressionlessly, I’ve been down that road

softly and remarked, “Next

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apparent reason. She sent another playful sticker, this time a cartoon cat turning

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