Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 242 A Dilemma

“Wait, I haven’t brushed my teeth!” Maggie attempted to evade the topic.

Nathael’s reminder gradually stirred the once–confused memories, causing Maggie’s cheeks to flush and heat up from the roots of her ears.

After an extended period, Maggie found herself weakened by his kisses, as if she had received more affection in these few days than throughout her entire previous life.

“Ms. Adam appears to have perpetually questioned my capabilities,” Nathael murmured softly, twirling her cascading hair with his fingers, his voice laced with huskiness.

Maggie’s throat constricted, blinking as she gazed at him, her hands clasping his neck as she whispered, *Do

you want to

Before she could complete her sentence, Nathael’s phone suddenly rang, abruptly cutting off their

conversation.

Nathael glanced at his phone, ended the call, and then directed his gaze down at Maggie, inquiring, “What do you want?”

Maggie’s crimson lips curled, a flicker of mischief dancing in her captivating eyes. “How about some pan- fried buns?” she suggested playfully.

Nathael was speechless.

Just as he was about to reply, Nathael’s phone rang once more, catching Maggie’s attention. Upon a quick glance, she noticed the caller ID displaying ‘Mom

“Perhaps you should pick up the phone, Maggie suggested, nudging him gently to attend to the call.

With no other option, Nathael rose from his seat and made his way to the floor–to–ceiling window to take the call, greeting with a simple, “Hello, Mom.”

Meanwhile, Maggie made her way to the bathroom, her limp evident as she prepared to take a shower.

Upon hearing the sound of movement, Nathael turned around with a disapproving expression, his brows furrowing in concern.

Maggie blew him a playful kiss before flashing a smile, her eyes crinkling at the corners, before vanishing into the bathroom.

A soft chuckle escaped Nathael, his eyes holding a hint of warmth and affection.

“Nathael, do you have a girlfriend? Has she become pregnant?”

Clara’s brows knitted in a frown as she struggled to contain her anger, though her tone inadvertently grew louder.

to someone’s deceit? How could you act so recklessly?

temples as she sensed her blood pressure escalating.

A

voice resonating with depth. “I’ll arrange for her

occasion.”

of his relationship with Maggie to reach his mother’s attention,

Who is this lady? Send me a photo so I can see her. Regardless of how much you’re fond of her, you mustn’t impregnate her. I always believed you were

expression softened marginally upon hearing his assurance that he would introduce someone to her.

least, it indicated his sincerity, unlike those frivolous playboys who

emotions.

in his deep voice, opting not to send a photo of

sighed heavily and responded, “You’re aware that your grandpa has always wished for you to marry into the Brays. I fear this issue will surface soon, and if your grandpa learns of

seemed to have further thoughts to express, yet ultimately, the words remained unsaid, trapped

any connection to the

Corporation’s jewels the last

was awry.

had always been reassuring since he was young, so after some consideration, she refrained from probing

expect that not long after, Beth would inform

was nearly breathless, on the verge of

“Aren’t you thrilled about becoming

her voice, before finally saying, “No, this afternoon brought her to see me. Or better yet, I’ll call your dad, book a private room, and both of you come

turned to look at the woman leaning against the bathroom door, seemingly hesitant to emerge, and uttered in a

even more restless. “Why is it inconvenient? Is

Nathael remained silent.

find it somewhere near your place. I must

ended the call. She immediately arranged for a full–body treatment appointment and had

for the first time, she couldn’t

around, she pondered whether to send a gift and dialled

once more.

a gift to bring along,” she asked, feeling somewhat nervous for reasons

Nathael replied seriously.

was momentarily taken aback and

following moment, Clara icyly and mercilessly terminated the

Nathael was speechless.

from the bathroom and sat on the edge of the bed, her gaze fixed on him.

“This afternoon, my parents would like to meet you.”

Maggie was startled.

he suggested, lifting her effortlessly

Nathael’s parents, Maggie found herself lost in contemplation.

previous life, I might have felt anxious

was uncertain about my remaining time, so how could I commit to meeting