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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 almond eyes clear and sincere,

for a few seconds. He stammered, “This might not

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do you think, Nathael?” Maggie turned to look

two. It’s Maggie’s

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

could Ronald

she laughed and accepted

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

the stiff wrinkles in Ronald’s eyes, Maggie felt triumphantly vindictive. She

assumed that she and Nathael

idn’t she?

her infuriated and consumed with

found the idea distasteful and

but wonder what Beth’s reaction would be when she saw Ronald

watches.

the mischief of the thought, considering herself quite

hall than Nathael swept her into

neck and asked, “What are you doing? People are still watching!”

going to the hospital,” Nathael said with a frown, clearly dissatisfied with

couldn’t help worrying that he might take her to see Leslie.

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

sighed softly at

Samuel detected it? Was it so obvious from

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

Maggie felt as if her victory over Beth today had lifted much of

Nathael took her

unwind on the way home after receiving treatment and a ton of instructions

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from the doctor.

her clothes and filled the water for her bath tub at home. He only got some rest after Maggie had behed, changed, and settled into bed.

twice a day, two each time,” Nathael instructed as he handed her the medication and placed the rest on the bedside

as she swallowed the bitter pills, feeling the dull aftertaste spread in

gently stroked her hair and whispered,

for a moment before asking, “Is

gaze was deep. He remained silent, likely guessing what she wanted