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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.

fool around with you, I might ignore it. But eventually, he’ll grow tired of you. There will always be someone younger and prettier to replace

me, I’ll always be his legitimate wife, bearing his children and continuing his family line.”

whether trying to convince Maggie or herself, but it wasn’t

“Bearing his children?”

before her. Beth had that assertive aura. Though not extraordinarily beautiful, her financial status gave her a certain charm, always attracting suitors.

when faced with unfulfilled love, tend to lower their guard,

Better

if Nathael didn’t love her, just being his wife would have felt like a victory

mockery in Maggie’s

you. If you’re aiming to bear children,

when she said those words, she felt both jealous

him, and envious that she had plenty of time to dream of growing old

these were things she couldn’t

to Maggie’s belly as she said coldly. “Even if the Harrises agree to let you have this kid, he’ll just end up being an illegitimate child! Or

she brought up her belly,

time got her

They probably heard some gossip from Beth,

many dramas? Keeping the baby under your name? Let’s put aside Nathael’s opinion for now. According to today’s laws, if I

beat the legal power

moment and found Beth’s words reasonable.

push it and Nathael didn’t back her up,

“Well, too bad.”

frowned, asking

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

course, she knew

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

would come around,

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