Chapter 254 Some Dreams Are Better to Wake Up Early

After entertaining the guests with Nathael for a while, Maggie found a reason to retreat to the terrace on the second floor for some fresh air and rest.

Being summoned by Ronald was merely another instance of using Nathael’s influence. Now that his request was fulfilled, she felt more like a tool than ever.

Glancing down at her ankle, she hoped it would heal soon. Walking was becoming increasingly challenging.

“Ms Adam, you’re here taking in some fresh air,” a familiar voice remarked from behind her.

Maggie glanced sideways to find Beth standing before her in a sleek white dress, smiling politely at her.

“What a surprise, Ms. Bray,”

Beth’s gaze shifted to Maggie’s stomach. After Several days, it seemed that her stomach hadn’t changed.

much. Even in the fitted dress, there wasn’t much to see.

She had hoped that by letting Clara know, Maggie would lay low for a while, or perhaps the Harrises would step in and send her away.

Unexpectedly, just in a few days, Nathaelg would once again show up publicly with her.

“Not a surprise. I came here to talk to you, Beth said gently, standing beside her.

Maggie stayed quiet, waiting patiently for what Beth had to say.

“My family has already arranged the marriage with Master Harris. Ms. Adam, you should know that for someone like Nathael, casual flings are fine, but marriage is a big deal involving two families.”

Beth glanced at the woman beside her. Maggie was undeniably beautiful. There was something about her that was both lively and haughty, with a hint of coldness, that could easily attract men.

Maggie smiled, not particularly fazed, and said, “I thought you’d come up with something more creative, Ms. Bray. But it seems you’re sticking to the same old lines.

sharper. “If Nathael wants to fool around with you, I might ignore it. But eventually, he’ll grow tired of you. There will always be someone younger

legitimate wife,

to convince Maggie or

“Bearing his children?”

Though not extraordinarily beautiful, her financial status gave her

unfulfilled

Are Better to

wife would

Maggie’s

said straightforwardly, “Nathael won’t touch you if he doesn’t love you. If you’re aiming to

she said those words, she felt

that she had plenty of time to dream of growing old with him and having

were things she couldn’t have.

darted to Maggie’s belly as she said coldly. “Even if the Harrises agree to let you have this kid,

was taken aback when she brought up her belly, and–she then fell

last time got

to see me. They probably heard

many dramas? Keeping the baby under your name? Let’s put aside Nathael’s opinion for now. According to today’s laws, if I disagree, you won’t have any custody or guardianship rights.”

and the Brays? Even if the Camerons back you up, you can’t beat the legal power of our

a moment and found

family’s power, if Master Harris decided to push it and Nathael didn’t back her up, there were plenty of ways they could pressure her to give in.

“Well, too bad.”

frowned, asking

you said is just speculation. You don’t seriously think Nathael would willingly play along as a pawn, do you?” Maggie’s lips parted slightly as she looked directly at her, with a hint of pity

a moment. Of course, she knew

the privilege of growing up with our family’s wealth and resources, having things that many can only dream of. And with that comes the responsibility to contribute to the family when needed. It’s just part of the deal we were

that eventually Nathael would

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everything you’ve enjoyed from your family is thanks to their generosity, but Nathael’s

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