Chapter 294 Telling the World About It

The following morning, as the sun began its ascent, the man lying in the hospital bed stirred slightly.

His eyelids fluttered like delicate butterfly wings, and after a brief moment, Nathael slowly opened his

eyes.

Across from him, Maggie was seated in a chair beside the bed, her head tilted as she dozed lightly.

Nathael paused, then shifted his gaze towards her.

Her face, small and pale, bore two faint scratches, lending her a weary yet serene appearance.

Nathael couldn’t resist reaching out to gently brush her hair.

Sensing his movement, Maggie awoke abruptly, sitting up to meet Nathael’s gaze. “You’re awake… How are you feeling?” she inquired.

“I’m okay. Come, lie down beside me.” Nathael’s voice was husky as he made space for her on the bed.

“You should drink some water first.” Maggie poured a glass of warm water, her expression filled with concern. “Do you want me to call the doctor to check on you?”

“No need. It’s not serious. I know my body,” Nathael reassured her softl

Upon hearing this, Maggie stared at him incredulously, tears welling up in her eyes.

Not serious….

Not serious?!

How could he say that? If this is not serious, then what is?

Is a broken finger not serious enough?

Watching her eyes redden as she fought back tears, Nathael felt a pang of worry. He propped himself up and reached out to grab her by the wrist and gently pull her closer.”

“Why are you crying? I’m really fine.”

Maggie turned away and remained silent, unable to bear the sight of his injured finger.

severed finger had been reattached, but it had to go through a long period of rehabilitation and would never regain its

asked gently, but Maggie remained silent as she

a sharp

asked, alarmed

frowned, his face paling slightly.

Should I

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but Nathael grabbed

sharp features. His grip tightened around Maggie’s hand as he

“What’s wrong with your heart? Why would it hurt?”

thoughts flooded Maggie’s mind. She hadn’t heard anything

Then Nathael spoke, “My heart hurts

snapped back, frustrated.

dare you trick

raised an eyebrow calmly. “No,

do it, so she just glared at him. Her

firmly against hers and pulled her onto

turned her head away, warning, “Don’t touch me. Careful of your

her ear and neck, leaving a tingling

move,” Nathael said in a deep voice, his dark eyes

lost

gently pressed his lips against hers, and then

kissed her tenderly, as if afraid he would wake up from this sweet dream if he used force. The soft kiss carried the gratitude of a second chance and a deep sense

Knock, knock…

broke the moment. Leslie entered, wearing a white

faint blush tinged her once–pale checks as a subtle rosy hue extended from

enthusiasm as he glanced at Leslie.

various readings, then quipped. ‘Seems like having Maggie around works

was

“I need to return to Aquapolis at noon. What’s your plan. Nathael? Are you and Maggie staying here or going back?”

“We’ll return

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then, he was confined to a private residence

year.

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