Chapter 249 You’re Not Too Fond of Me

Maggie tried to look indignant, hoping he wouldn’t become suspicious.

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But it was only today that she truly grasped the fact that some things couldn’t stay hidden forever. With time, more and more issues will come to light.

She might get away with deceiving him once or twice, but there would always come a time when she couldn’t hide anymore.

Besides, Nathael was the kind of person who was hard to fool.

Maggie swiftly changed the topic, unable to hold back. “What did you tell your parents? Why did they bring up marriage as soon as they saw me?”

Nathael raised an eyebrow, pulling her onto his lap and whispered, “They’re going to be grandparents.”

What?

“Did you really tell them that?” Maggie looked at him in disbelief.

Nathael smirked, his voice low. “You’ll find

ut once we’re back.”

They didn’t stay any longer. Maggie intended to head back and focus on finishing the brooch she planned to gift Nathael. Though her days weren’t always busy, there were still plenty of small tasks to attend to.

She needed to get it done before his birthday, which was coming up soon.

After Nathael dropped Maggie off at home, he didn’t stay. Considering the Harrises‘ substantial business, Nathael was quite busy.

As Maggie eyed the small mountain of gifts before her, curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn’t resist opening them.

But as she unwrapped each one, her expression soured.

There were all sorts of things–bird’s nest, nutritional

It wasn’t until she flipped open a book titled “Pregnan

“Nathael!”

Supplements, newborn gift sets, you name it…

Precautions” that she completely lost it.

She exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice, as she grabbed told your parents I’m pregnant!”

dialled his number. “You

in a special period

her injured ankle, but it turned out to be about being pregnant!

This is outrageous!

the frustration in her voice,

made Maggié explode with anger.

be

it seriously either.”

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Hah!

kind of reason is this?

do you mean you didn’t think she’d take it seriously? Who jokes about something

your mother didn’t see me as some seductive temptress.

do you plan to produce a child nine months from now, Mr.

had a playful glint in his

a moment’s thought, he replied in a serious tone, “How about I start trying my

face turning red with

think about it. I don’t plan on having a baby!” she snapped in frustration before abruptly ending the

down for a moment, she couldn’t

earth is

say

on her wrist and the agreement that was transferred to her by Marcus. Her mood sank

because of the mistaken assumption about the baby, the Harrises had shown

she was destined

good. She sat there, feeling dazed for a while, until the doorbell interrupted her thoughts. After a few seconds

are your flowers and gifts. Please sign here.”

guy handed her a bunch of pink flowers

mind automatically jumping

name

on it too

and was about to call Nathael when she received a

moment, a sense of uncase washing over

Harris

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these flowers be from

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you get the flowers?” Timmothy’s soft voice floated

but you know I already have a boyfriend,” Maggie replied straightforwardly, not wanting to entertain any

hearing this, Timmothy fell silent for a moment. Then he said with a disappointed tone, “I just

them, leaving an

Timmothy. After all, how could one

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