Chapter 244 Giving You My Life

After half an hour, Maggie stepped out of the bedroom, her cheeks flushed and a hint of irritation in her demeanour, steadfasily rebuffing Nathael’s attempt to embrace her.

Observing the flurry of activity in the wardrobe, with five or six salespeople and representatives from different brands busy organising the closet, Maggie paused momentarily, absorbing the scene.

Her eyes widened in disbelief.

Could Nathael have lost his senses?

How much had he purchased?

His previously roomy closet, which had only filled a fraction of the space, was now bursting with vibrant women’s apparel and dresses.

Even the cabinet that housed his brooches, watches, and cufflinks was now overflowing with jewellery.

Maggie turned to the man walking behind her, her amazement palpable but unspoken. Eventually, she couldn’t help but inquire, “Nathael, just how much do you earn?”

Approaching her, Nathael enveloped her delicate hand with his large one, his voice resonating deeply ast he responded, “I’ll give it to you tonight when we get back.”

Maggie looked puzzled.

Give me what? Will he give me money?

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll steal all your money?” Maggie’s words came out in a blur. She asked with a hint of indignation creeping into her tone.

Are you so in love that you’ve lost your senses?

How could you let yourself be so easily misled?

I’ve misled and taken advan

of you so many times, and yet you’re ready to hand over all your wealth!

pale fingers, their smooth, round tips imparting

gaze to meet hers, he uttered in a hushed, resonant tone,

lips parted in astonishment, and her

resolve and fervour that bewildered her, as if he

rather be broken into pieces,

to scrutinise him. His dark

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to the teeth, insisted on stripping away all defences and presenting

vulnerable.

they got

the window,

harder it was for her to bear. She dared not imagine what he might do if, six years later, she

past repeat

with both the warmth of unconditional love and the

if her situation could be considered unattainable longing, but she couldn’t help but wonder how much pain Nathael must

Nathael

tranquil spot. With a policy of accepting only appointments and restricting daily guests to ten tables, it radiated an aura of exclusivity.

featured a modest red wooden door embellished with two solid copper lion door knockers, reminiscent of the opulence

originally cooked for state banquets during his younger days. The chef’s son had now ascended to the

his advanced age and declining physical strength, he insisted on personally cooking two dishes when she was in a good mood.

to take over.

result, the guests who came here were mostly high–ranking officials and dignitaries. The privacy was excellent,

but Maggie felt a twinge of unease, perhaps due to her interactions with Clara in

me, don’t put them in a difficult position,” Maggie whispered.

others to alter. In a past life, Clara was outraged upon learning that her accomplished son intended to marry a blind woman who had insulted

empathised with her, putting herself in her

instincts of a mother. If it were her son, she feared she might have reacted

ridiculing or tormenting her, despite any personal dislike she might have harboured. Instead, she defended Maggie whenever she faced

unfair treatment.

their longstanding conflicts and differences, Clara ultimately

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