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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.

almond eyes clear

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

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think, Nathael?” Maggie turned

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

Harris has spoken and it’s Maggie’s heartfelt gesture, I shall accept it graciously.”

else could Ronald

and accepted it.

substantial compensation from the Brays and Nathael’s’support than a mere pair of fancy watches!

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

probably assumed that she and Nathael would wear the matching

idn’t she?

thought would probably make her infuriated and consumed with

that Maggie found the idea distasteful and had no intention of sharing Beth’s things with Natharl

Beth’s reaction would be when she saw

watches.

of the thought, considering herself quite the scoundrel.

left the banquet hall than

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

frown, clearly dissatisfied with Maggie,

help worrying that he

failed to detect the poison, she

softly at the thought.

had Samuel detected it? Was it so obvious from

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

if her victory over Beth

injury wasn’t severe, Nathael took her to a nearby

on the way home after

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from the doctor.

He only got some rest after Maggie

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

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

her hair and

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

looked into her eyes, Nathael’s gaze was deep. He remained silent,