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!

gently twirled her delicate and pale fingers, their smooth, round tips imparting a cool

to meet hers, he uttered in a hushed, resonant tone, “As I’ve mentioned

astonishment, and her voice was momentarily

resolve and fervour that bewildered her, as if he thought surrendering

rather be broken into

flinch or evadé her gaze. He allowed her to

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

vulnerable.

they

the window,

was for her to bear. She dared not imagine what he might do

repeat itself again?

both the warmth of unconditional love and the bitterness of being powerless. These conflicting emotions intertwined, forming a dense and

could be considered unattainable longing, but she couldn’t help but wonder how much pain

hour later, Maggie and Nathael stepped into

house, the club occupies a tranquil spot. With a policy of accepting only appointments and restricting daily guests to

with two solid copper lion door knockers, reminiscent of the opulence

prestigious lineage of royal chefs. He originally cooked for state banquets during his younger

dishes when she was in a good mood. When he couldn’t manage, he had a

to take over.

mostly high–ranking officials and dignitaries. The privacy was excellent, and

Maggie. He extended his hand to push the door, but Maggie felt a twinge of unease, perhaps due to her

of me, don’t put them in

Clara was outraged upon learning that her

empathised with

a mother. If it were her son, she feared she might

the upper class, refrained from ridiculing or tormenting her, despite any personal dislike

unfair treatment.

their longstanding conflicts and differences, Clara ultimately succumbed to

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