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….

for a while, Maggie nibbled on her lip and

her message appeared on his screen mere seconds after

I got it.

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

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

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resume work

renged abode lacked ample space, it did boast a small guest room adjoining a storage area. Upon uncovering a

storage space, rendering it unlikely for them to stumble upon the covert workshop concealed behind its

there remained certain tasks that necessitated

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

forty, she arrived at the

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

cramped, token–sized space. Rather,

time to spare, Maggie wandered around the perimeter of the courtyard gate, contemplating that this space would be ideal for crafting a garden–like landscape.

that a fusion of

she surmised that many individuals of his age might

closed door swung open from within.

a crisp white shirt, stepped out, wearing a

and made her way toward him. “You’ve arrived

caught sight of you upstairs, prompting me

complexion, a subtle fragility

was his lively energy and youthful vigour, defying

stepped into the courtyard. The trees and weeds within appeared

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

Timmothy Yonathan guided her indoors.

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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

sixties addressed the tea, setting them gently upon the

he brought forth two

the air, releasing comforting waves oth. Amidst the

it possessed a distinct charm of its own.

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