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….

on her lip and crafted a playful response..

her message appeared on his screen mere seconds

I got

struck speechless, his gaze fixed on the message, a

seat. He ambled over to the window, where he lit a cigarette, the smoke

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cager to resume work

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

it was merely a storage space, rendering it

there remained certain tasks that necessitated the use of professional tools

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

one forty, she arrived at

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

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

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

design, she contemplated that a fusion of modern and classic aesthetics might harmonise

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

closed door swung open from

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

her way

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

subtle

energy and youthful vigour,

trees and weeds within appeared slightly dishevelled, indicating a lack of recent

an expansive view. Maggie envisioned its potential, imagining how transforming

long. Timmothy Yonathan guided her indoors.

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previous owner. While the upstairs remained unfinished, the first floor bore simple

his sixties addressed the tea, setting them gently upon

he brought forth

the air, releasing comforting waves oth. Amidst the dilapidated

a distinct charm of its own.

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