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Chapter 261 She Hides Something From Me

It wasn’t hard to guess that Beth’s rash action against Maggie. A significant part of her motivation must have been the belief that Maggie was pregnant, leading her to a desperate act..

Maggie conhi even picture the scenario Beth had concocted in her mind.

Through a calculated scheme, she ended up in Nathael’s bed. Out of responsibility, he needed to take care of her–only to have heruse the child as leverage to secure her position.

But no matter how Beth imagined it, it was all a farce.

Beth looked at Maggie incredulously; her pupils dilated with shock and, following that, an overwhelming wave of anger.

“Maggic Adam!” Beth managed to squeeze the words out through clenched teeth; every pore on her face seemed to seething with her fury.

Maggie responded with a smirk, tinged with innocence, “I never thought you’d take a joke so seriously.”

Beth bit her lip hard, her eyes reddening.

Yeah, she hadn’t expected this.

Perhaps she could dismiss it if it was solely Maggie’s version of events. Nathael had joined in on her antics -how could she not believe it?

Maggie withdrew her gaze and left with Nathael

Passing by Ronald, she turned to him and said, “Dad, I don’t want people to think our family has fallen so low that we’d use such a situation to profit from the Brays. So, I took it upon myself to get a pair of watches from them; you wouldn’t hold it against me, would you?”

Ronald’s face darkened immediately. “What are you talking about? Do you believe that I am greedy for such things? You did well this time; I was only going to ask for some justice on your behalf.”

Seeing Ronald struggle to keep his composure was immensely satisfying for Maggie.

“I knew you wouldn’t mind,” she said sweetly.

Ronald managed a smile and said, “It’s perfect that you got those watches. You and Mr. Harris can wear them together. The two of you are an attractive couple; it’ll be a lovely sight.”

“Dad, I was going to bring this up with you. Once Ms. Bray delivers the watches, I’ll have them sent to you and mom. I haven’t really bought you anything over the years; consider this a token of my filial piety.”

Maggie spoke again. This time, both Ronald and Nathael were surprised by her words.

down at her. Maggie’s face was radiant, her almond

He stammered, “This might

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Maggie turned to look

“It’s perfectly suitable for you two. It’s Maggie’s thoughtful

Maggie’s heartfelt gesture,

else could Ronald

and accepted it.

he’d rather have substantial compensation from the Brays and Nathael’s’support than a

stiff wrinkles in Ronald’s eyes, Maggie felt triumphantly vindictive. She had managed to disgust two people

that she and Nathael

idn’t she?

thought would probably make her infuriated

distasteful and had no intention of sharing Beth’s

help but wonder what Beth’s reaction would be

watches.

reveled in the mischief of the thought, considering herself quite the

left the banquet hall than Nathael swept her into

was caught off guard. She instinctively clung to his neck and asked,

Nathael said with a frown, clearly dissatisfied with Maggie, who has

help worrying that he might take her to see Leslie.

that Leslie had previously seen her and failed to detect

softly at the

it? Was it so obvious from her appearance alone?

had seen many doctors. Indeed, it was only Samuel–who was also the eldest–who had noticed

if her victory

took her to a nearby private

was finally able to unwind on the way home after

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from the doctor.

home. He only got some rest after Maggie had behed, changed, and settled into bed.

he handed her

pills, feeling the dull aftertaste

gently stroked her hair and whispered,

looked up at him. She hesitated for a moment before asking, “Is Nolan still

eyes, Nathael’s gaze was deep. He remained silent, likely guessing what she wanted to