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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.

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

He stammered, “This might not be appropriate.”

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Nathael?” Maggie turned to look at Nathael.

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

it’s Maggie’s heartfelt

could Ronald say?

she laughed and

the Brays and

vindictive. She had managed to disgust two people with one gesture.

that she and Nathael would wear the matching

idn’t she?

make her infuriated and

that Maggie found the idea distasteful and had no intention of sharing

help but wonder what Beth’s reaction would be

watches.

in the mischief of the thought,

banquet hall than Nathael swept her into

guard. She instinctively clung to his neck and asked, “What are you doing? People are still

a frown, clearly dissatisfied with Maggie, who has frequently

his words but couldn’t help worrying that

had previously seen her and failed to detect the poison, she

at the thought.

Was it so obvious from her appearance alone?

Indeed, it was only Samuel–who was also the eldest–who had noticed something amiss from her

her victory

Nathael took her to a

the way home after

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from the doctor.

bath tub at home. He only got some rest after Maggie had behed,

as he handed

feeling the dull aftertaste spread in her throat.

stroked her hair and whispered, “Good girl.”

She hesitated for a moment before asking, “Is

eyes, Nathael’s gaze was deep.