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….

nibbled on

mere seconds after he had

got

Nathael found himself struck speechless, his gaze fixed on

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

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rushed home eagerly, cager to resume work on

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

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

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

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

arrived at the designated location.

villa, and what set it apart from the

Rather, it was a

the courtyard gate,

design, she contemplated that a fusion of modern

whether Timmothy would appreciate such a fusion. Given his youthful demeanour, she surmised that many individuals of

the firmly closed door swung open from

out, wearing a smile as he warmly greeted

her way toward him. “You’ve arrived

of you upstairs, prompting

his pale complexion, a subtle fragility

distinguished him was his lively energy and youthful vigour, defying

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

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

Timmothy Yonathan guided her indoors.

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house from a previous owner. While the upstairs remained unfinished, the first floor

his sixties addressed the tea, setting them gently upon

brought forth two

air, releasing

possessed a distinct

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