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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.

her. Maggie’s face was radiant, her almond eyes clear and sincere, making it impossible to refuse

hesitated for a few seconds. He stammered,

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Nathael?” Maggie turned to look at

for you two. It’s Maggie’s thoughtful gesture: please accept it with peace

has spoken and it’s Maggie’s heartfelt gesture, I shall accept it

else could Ronald say?

she laughed and

knows, he’d rather have substantial compensation from the Brays

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

and Nathael would

idn’t she?

would probably make her infuriated

that Maggie found the idea distasteful and

Beth’s reaction would be when she saw Ronald and Olivia wearing the

watches.

the thought, considering

had they left the banquet hall than Nathael swept her

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

frown, clearly dissatisfied with Maggie, who has

his words but couldn’t help worrying

failed to detect the poison, she doubted he would be able to identify it now.

softly at the

it so obvious from her appearance alone?

also the eldest–who had noticed something amiss from

moment, Maggie felt as if her victory over Beth today had lifted much of the heaviness from

severe, Nathael took her to a nearby private

finally able to unwind on the way home after receiving treatment and a

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from the doctor.

at home. He only got some rest

types of pills, twice a day, two each time,” Nathael instructed as he handed

feeling the dull aftertaste

stroked her hair and whispered,

a moment before asking, “Is Nolan still

eyes, Nathael’s gaze was deep. He