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Chapter 227

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….

while, Maggie nibbled on her lip and

on his screen mere seconds after he had

I got

gaze fixed on the message, a profound yearning

rise from his seat. He ambled over to the window, where he lit a cigarette, the smoke curling around him as he pondered

Fri, 24

First Meeting

Maggie rushed home eagerly, cager to resume work on the brooch she intended to

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

merely a storage space, rendering it unlikely for them to stumble upon

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

had a meeting scheduled with Timmothy. After hastily finishing her meal, Maggie soothed her

one forty, she arrived

it

wasn’t the cramped, token–sized space. Rather, it was a generously

time to spare, Maggie wandered around the perimeter of the courtyard gate, contemplating that this space would be ideal

a fusion of modern and classic aesthetics might harmonise splendidly.

such a fusion. Given his youthful demeanour, she surmised that many individuals of his age might not lean towards

that moment, the firmly closed door swung open from within.

dressed in a crisp white shirt, stepped out, wearing a

way toward him. “You’ve

you upstairs, prompting me to hasten and welcome you,” Timmothy replied with a smile, guiding Maggie

pale complexion, a subtle

him was his lively energy and youthful vigour, defying any notion of illness–induced decline or weakness.

Maggie stepped into the courtyard. The trees and weeds within appeared slightly dishevelled, indicating a lack

spaciousness of the area provided an expansive view. Maggie envisioned its potential, imagining how transforming it into a garden landscape would enhance

Timmothy Yonathan guided

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While the upstairs remained unfinished, the first floor bore simple decorations, hinting at prior occupancy. The decor lacked a distinct

man in his sixties addressed

brought forth two cups of

releasing comforting waves oth. Amidst the

it possessed a distinct charm of its

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