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 lip and crafted a playful

screen mere

got

fixed on the message, a profound yearning tugging

from his seat. He ambled over to the window, where he

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First Meeting with Mr Hudson

next morning. Maggie rushed home eagerly, cager to resume work on the brooch

ample space, it did boast a small guest room adjoining a storage area. Upon

anyone happened to visit, their natural assumption would be that it was merely a storage space, rendering it unlikely for them to stumble upon the

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

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

forty, she arrived at the designated

set it apart from the

the cramped, token–sized space. Rather, it

Maggie wandered around the perimeter of the courtyard gate, contemplating

that a fusion of modern and classic aesthetics might harmonise splendidly.

his youthful demeanour, she surmised

closed door swung open from

stepped out, wearing a smile as

made her way

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

pale complexion, a subtle fragility lingered about him.

his lively energy and youthful vigour,

Maggie stepped into the courtyard. The trees and weeds within appeared slightly

expansive view. Maggie envisioned its potential, imagining

Timmothy Yonathan guided

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floor bore simple decorations, hinting at prior occupancy. The decor lacked a distinct style but exuded a sense of lived–in warmth.

elderly man in his sixties addressed the tea, setting them gently upon the weathered

he brought forth two cups

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

possessed a distinct charm of its own.

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