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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

seconds. He stammered, “This might not be

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do you think, Nathael?” Maggie turned

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

Maggie’s heartfelt gesture,

could

and

Brays and Nathael’s’support than a mere pair of fancy

vindictive. She had managed to

probably assumed that she and Nathael would wear the matching watches

idn’t she?

probably make her infuriated and consumed with jealousy.

the idea distasteful and had

reaction would be when she saw Ronald

watches.

of the thought, considering herself

they left the banquet hall than Nathael swept

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

said with a frown, clearly dissatisfied with

worrying that he might take her

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

softly at

it so

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

her thoughts for a moment, Maggie felt as if her victory over Beth today had lifted much of the

the injury wasn’t severe, Nathael took

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

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from the doctor.

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

two each time,” Nathael instructed as he handed her the medication and placed the

as she swallowed the bitter pills, feeling the

her hair

up at him. She hesitated for a moment before

looked into her eyes, Nathael’s gaze was deep. He remained silent, likely guessing what she