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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 you. There will

his legitimate wife, bearing his children and continuing

slowly, whether trying to convince Maggie

Adam chuckled. “Bearing his children?”

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

with unfulfilled love,

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wife would have felt like a

Maggie’s eyes, Beth’s

you’re

said those words, she felt both jealous and envious.

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

were things she couldn’t have.

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 maybe I’ll be the one raising him.”

when she brought up her belly, and–she then fell silent.

out last time got her all worked up these days.

wonder Nathael’s parents were rushing to see me. They probably heard some gossip from Beth, thinking I was

Nathael’s opinion for now. According to today’s laws,

you up, you can’t beat the legal power of our two families. Trying to fight

and found Beth’s words

the Harris 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

“Well, too bad.”

asking

think Nathael would willingly play along as a pawn, do you?” Maggie’s lips parted slightly as she looked directly at her, with

for a moment. Of course, she knew

that many can only dream of. And with that comes the

would come

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