Chapter 227 First Meeting with Mr Hudson

Nathari halted his pen mid–stroke, raising his eyes to the woman captured in the portrait. The depths of her captivating gaze held a mix of curiosity and a subtle touch of mischief, her eyes exuding both depth.

and allure.

Upon locking eyes, Maggie was jolted back to the present moment, a faint flush creeping onto her cheeks.

Without giving her a chance to respond, Nathael chuckled and remarked, “I adore all the children you bring into this world, but a daughter, bearing your likeness, would undoubtedly capture my heart even more.”

Maggie shifted uncomfortably, remarking, “Don’t presume too much. I never said I intended to bear children for you.”

Nathael raised an eyebrow in a teasing manner and continued, “Then whom do you intend to bear children for? Joseph? Does he even deserve such a privilege?”

Maggie detected, perhaps for the initial time, the hostility emanating from him, as if daring to answer affirmatively would prompt him to throw her into the river to feed the fish without hesitation.

“Enough! I have no

her checks ablace,ire to engage in such discussions with you!” Maggie abruptly terminated the call,

cinbarrassment.

Unable to suppress her regret, she buried her face into the blanket and rolled away, wishing she could take back her words.

Moments later, her phone chimed with a new message notification.

Maggie clicked on the message and found it was from Nathael.

Crazy Old Fool Nathael: ‘Any plans for a little one? I’m here to assist.

Argh! How aggravating!

It was evident that Nathael was openly ridiculing me!

This is utterly humiliating!

I am a reserved girl….

a while, Maggie nibbled on

her message appeared on his screen mere seconds

got it.

speechless, his gaze fixed on the message, a profound yearning tugging at

chuckle escaped him, prompting him to rise from his seat. He ambled over to the

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cager to resume work on the brooch she

boast a small guest room adjoining a storage area. Upon uncovering a hidden door, she ingeniously converted it into her

was merely a storage space, rendering it unlikely for them to stumble upon the covert workshop concealed behind its facade.

morning of crafting, there remained certain tasks that necessitated the use of professional

After hastily finishing her meal, Maggie soothed her aching shoulders and set off to the address Timmothy had shared.

she arrived

as a solitary villa, and what set it apart from the others was its exceptionally

space. Rather, it was

around the perimeter of the courtyard gate, contemplating that this space

villa’s interior design, she contemplated that a fusion of modern and classic aesthetics might

whether Timmothy would appreciate such a fusion. Given his youthful demeanour, she surmised that many

that moment, the firmly closed door swung

a crisp white shirt, stepped out, wearing a smile as he warmly greeted

and made her way toward him.

around the house when I caught sight of you upstairs, prompting me to hasten and welcome you,” Timmothy replied

subtle

youthful vigour, defying any

Timmothy, Maggie stepped into the courtyard. The trees and weeds within

the area provided an expansive view. Maggie envisioned its potential, imagining how

Yonathan guided her

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was apparent that Timmothy had likely acquired the house from a previous owner. While the upstairs remained unfinished, the first floor bore simple decorations, hinting at prior occupancy. The decor lacked a distinct style but exuded

addressed the tea, setting them

he brought forth two cups of

tea permeated the air, releasing comforting waves oth. Amidst the

possessed a distinct charm

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