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.

have you fallen victim to someone’s deceit? How could you act so recklessly? You must provide me with a thorough explanation of what transpired!”

displeased, massaging her temples as she sensed her blood pressure

242 A Dilemma

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

occasion.”

wasn’t unexpected for news of his relationship with Maggie to reach his mother’s attention, but he harboured no

lady? Send me a photo so I can see her. Regardless of how much you’re fond of her, you

hearing his assurance

unlike those frivolous playboys

emotions.

her. You’ll take a liking to her, Nathael remarked in his deep voice, opting not to send a photo of Maggie to

for you to marry into the Brays. I fear this issue will surface soon, and if your

to express, yet ultimately, the words remained

“Does this have any connection to the adopted daughter

her purchase Luster Corporation’s jewels the last

was awry.

since he was young, so after some

long after, Beth would inform her that the girl was

nearly breathless, on the verge of

a smile, Nathael remarked, “Aren’t you

to find 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

bathroom door, seemingly hesitant to emerge, and uttered in

even more restless. “Why is it inconvenient? Is she

Nathael remained silent.

somewhere near your place. I must see her today,” Clara

for Nathael to respond, Clara promptly ended the call. She immediately arranged for a full–body treatment appointment and had a plethora of seasonal new products delivered.

the first time, she couldn’t afford to be impolite.

all around, she pondered whether to send a gift and dialled Nathael’s

once more.

I’m preparing a gift to bring along,” she asked, feeling somewhat nervous for reasons she couldn’t

Nathael replied

aback and exclaimed,

and

Nathael was speechless.

the edge of the bed, her gaze fixed on him. “Are you

soft and calm. “This afternoon,

Maggie was startled.

anything else,” he suggested, lifting her effortlessly

sudden news of meeting Nathael’s parents, Maggie found herself

might have felt anxious but likely wouldn’t have declined.

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