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….

pondering for a while, Maggie nibbled on her lip and crafted a

appeared on his screen mere seconds after

I got it.

that moment, Nathael found himself struck speechless, his gaze fixed on the message, a

He ambled over to the window, where he lit a cigarette, the smoke curling around him

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cager to resume work on the

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

that it was merely a storage space, rendering it

that necessitated the use

Maggie soothed her aching shoulders and set off to the address Timmothy

forty, she arrived at the designated

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

the cramped, token–sized space. Rather,

gate, contemplating that this space would be ideal

villa’s interior 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 many individuals of his age might not lean towards the

firmly closed door swung open

stepped out, wearing a smile as

her way toward him. “You’ve arrived

when I caught sight of you upstairs, prompting me to hasten and

complexion, a subtle fragility

energy and youthful vigour, defying any notion

into the courtyard. The trees and weeds within appeared slightly

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

Yonathan guided

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first floor bore simple decorations, hinting at prior occupancy. The decor lacked a distinct style

man in his sixties addressed the

he brought forth

releasing comforting waves oth. Amidst

it possessed a distinct charm of

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