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

message appeared on his screen mere seconds after he had assumed she wouldn’t

got it.

fixed on the message, a profound

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

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227 First Meeting with Mr

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

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

storage space, rendering it

tasks that necessitated

had a meeting scheduled with Timmothy. After hastily finishing her meal, Maggie soothed her aching shoulders and set off to the address Timmothy

she arrived at the designated

solitary villa, and what set it apart from

space. Rather, it was a

of the courtyard gate, contemplating that

design, she contemplated that a fusion of

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

that moment, the firmly closed door swung open from

stepped out, wearing a

way toward him. “You’ve arrived

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

complexion, a subtle fragility lingered

energy and youthful vigour, defying any notion

The trees and weeds within appeared slightly dishevelled, indicating

view. Maggie envisioned its potential, imagining how transforming it into a garden landscape would enhance

Timmothy Yonathan guided her indoors.

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

Ms. Adam,” an elderly man in his sixties addressed the tea, setting

he brought forth two cups of

tea permeated the air, releasing comforting waves oth. Amidst the dilapidated

a distinct charm of

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