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.

you fallen victim to someone’s deceit? How could you act so recklessly? You must provide me with

temples as she

A Dilemma

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

occasion.”

relationship with Maggie to reach his mother’s attention, but he

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

hearing his assurance that he would

his sincerity, unlike those

emotions.

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

has always wished for you to marry into

express, yet ultimately, the words

Clara spoke again, “Does this have any

Nathael had her purchase Luster Corporation’s jewels the last time, she had a sense that something

was awry.

he was young, so after some

did she expect that not long after, Beth would inform her that

on the verge

a smile, Nathael remarked, “Aren’t you thrilled about becoming

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

bathroom door, seemingly hesitant to emerge, and uttered in a low voice, “It might not

even more restless. “Why is it inconvenient? Is she already showing signs of pregnancy? So soon?”

Nathael remained silent.

no. We can find it somewhere near your place. I must

promptly ended the call. She immediately arranged for a full–body treatment appointment and had a plethora of seasonal new products

time, she couldn’t afford to be impolite.

issuing instructions all around, she pondered whether to send

once more.

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

me,” Nathael replied seriously.

taken aback and

Clara icyly and mercilessly terminated the call.

Nathael was speechless.

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

turned to her, his voice soft and calm. “This afternoon, my parents would like to meet

Maggie was startled.

he suggested, lifting her effortlessly around the

Nathael’s parents, Maggie found herself lost

life, I might have felt anxious but likely wouldn’t have

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

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