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

screen mere seconds

I got

moment, Nathael found himself struck speechless, his gaze fixed on the message, a profound yearning tugging at his heartstrings.

the window, where he lit a

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

room adjoining a storage area. Upon uncovering a hidden door, she ingeniously converted it

their natural assumption would be that it was merely a storage space, rendering it unlikely for them to stumble upon the covert workshop concealed behind its facade.

certain tasks that necessitated

her meal, Maggie soothed her aching shoulders

forty, she arrived

set it apart

Rather, it was a generously

the courtyard gate, contemplating that this

design, she contemplated that a fusion

would appreciate such a fusion. Given his youthful demeanour, she surmised that many individuals of his age might not

closed door swung open from

in a crisp white shirt, stepped out, wearing

her way

sight of you upstairs, prompting me to hasten and welcome

a subtle

and youthful vigour, defying any notion of illness–induced

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

of the area provided an expansive view. Maggie envisioned its potential,

Yonathan guided her

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that Timmothy had likely acquired the house from a previous owner. While the upstairs remained unfinished, the first floor bore simple decorations, hinting

his sixties addressed the tea, setting them gently upon

brought forth two cups

tea permeated the air, releasing comforting waves oth.

it possessed a distinct charm of its own.

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