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

on his screen mere seconds after he had

I got

gaze fixed on

prompting him to rise from his seat. He ambled over to the window, where he lit

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rushed home eagerly, cager to resume work

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

anyone happened to visit, their natural assumption would be that it was merely a storage space, rendering it unlikely for

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

had a meeting scheduled 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

token–sized space. Rather, it

around the perimeter of the courtyard gate, contemplating that

she contemplated that a fusion of modern

a fusion. Given his youthful demeanour, she surmised that many individuals of his age

closed door swung open from

dressed in a crisp white shirt, stepped out, wearing a smile

pivoted and made her way toward

you upstairs, prompting me to

his pale complexion, a subtle fragility lingered about

and youthful

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

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

long. Timmothy Yonathan guided

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While the upstairs remained unfinished, the first floor bore simple decorations, hinting at prior occupancy. The decor lacked a distinct style but exuded a sense

elderly man in his sixties addressed the tea, setting them gently upon

forth two

permeated the air, releasing comforting waves oth.

it possessed a distinct charm

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