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Chapter 330 You Are the Only One & the Exception

“Making a call?” Nathael walked in just as Maggie was hanging up the phone.

“Yeah, it was Leo. I asked if he knew about Sebastian’s return,” Maggie said with a blink, her voice gentle.

Nathael pulled her into his embrace, inhaling the scent of her hair, and said in a deep voice, “Do you care a lot

He had thought about meeting her sooner, but with the burdens of the Harrises and the expectations of Master Harris on his shoulders, he wasn’t that free.

He knew well that only with greater power in his hands could he have more freedom, as his voice would carry more weight.

Moreover, back then, Master Harris wouldn’t have allowed him to be distracted by a girl, nor could he let his own desires disrupt the rare peace she had.

Nathael wrapped his arms around her waist, lowered his gaze, and rested his chin on her shoulder, lost in

his memories.

Indeed, he had thoughts like Sebastian’s–wishing he could have met her sooner, before she met Joseph.

But he knew it wasn’t possible, She had been adopted by the Camerons early on. In this respect, neither he nor Sebastian would ever have the advantage over Joseph.

During those years, Master Harris had sent him into the military, and his daily schedule was packed. He would only allow himself a moment of indulgence, sneaking off to see her, after each success.

Maggie turned her face towards him, rubbing her cheek gently against his, and asked softly, “What are you thinking about?”

“I was just thinking how nice it would be if I could have appeared in your life earlier, Nathael responded, his voice low.

She was always surrounded by boys, but while others were with her, he had to work desperately hard just to earn a chance.

He couldn’t tolerate putting her in danger because of his own incompetence, nor could he accept that his so–called affection might fail to protect her peace.

Those days, filled with tears and blood, seemed like she was the only reason he kept going. He knew more than anyone that only by holding power tightly in his hands would he have the chance to choose.

Maggie chuckled softly and said warmly, “Why appear so early? If you had shown up that soon, where would I have found the mind to study?”

too captivating. His

been like if he had entered her life when she was

you thought so highly of me. You’re pretty

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was annoyed, knowing he was telling the truth, but she couldn’t help

the bed, and straddled him, threatening him discontentedly, “That’s not true! I’m always soft–hearted when it comes to you!”

his strong muscles, a sense of inexplicable strength and

just as Maggie was about to get off him, Nathael flipped her under him, his

intently,

She tried to change the subject, “You’re

him a straight

eyes moist and

answer.

wasn’t ready

murmured, “How are you soft- hearted? Is

for a few seconds, unsure why he was so concerned

but shrink her neck and whispered softly, “Why do you always compare yourself to

talking

a bit

thing mattered?

minutes and thirty–sir seconds

brooding eyes, she found herself speechless. Her throat tightened under his intense gaze, her whole body heated

seemed determined to get an answer. Maggie, yielding, wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed

voice, she said, “To me, you are the only one, the exception,

you are in my

once been misguided seemed to transform day by day, year by

answer, Nathael was content and leaned down to capture her lips, their mouths intertwining in

in the room rose, and their mingled breaths grew heavier.

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and Maggie melted into him, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.