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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

always be his legitimate wife, bearing

whether trying to convince Maggie or herself, but

“Bearing his

glanced at the woman before her. Beth had that assertive aura. Though not extraordinarily beautiful, her financial status gave her a certain

even the most accomplished individuals, when faced with unfulfilled love, tend

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if Nathael didn’t love her, just being his wife would

the mockery in Maggie’s eyes, Beth’s expression

touch you if he doesn’t love you. If you’re aiming to bear children,

she said those words, she felt both

time to spend with him, and envious that she had plenty of time to dream of growing old with him and having a house full of children and grandchildren.

these were things

nerve. Her face contorted with anger. Her eyes darted to Maggie’s belly as she said coldly. “Even if the Harrises agree to let you

taken aback when she brought up her belly, and–she

threw out last time got her all

me. They probably heard some gossip from Beth, thinking I was expecting.

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

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

pondered for a moment and found Beth’s

the Harris family’s power, if Master Harris decided to push it and Nathael didn’t

“Well, too bad.”

frowned, asking bluntly, “What?”

as a pawn, do you?” Maggie’s lips parted slightly as she looked directly at her, with a hint of pity and mockery in

moment. Of course, she knew Nathael wasn’t willing to

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

believed that eventually Nathael would come around,

Balance:

700 +111

1 Coins

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you’ve enjoyed from your family is thanks to their generosity, but Nathael’s situation is different.”