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Chapter 385

Chapter 385 Really Good–Looking

Nathael stayed silent for what felt like ages, not giving any reply.

Maggie began to wonder if he had nodded off. Then she noticed the slow movement of the boy’s slende fingers as he reached for a cotton swab and disinfectant.

Seeing this, Maggie grinned and remarked, “Tll take that’s ay

yes.

“Sure,” Nathael replied, unsure of the importance of this newfound friendship.

But she looked pleased.

Accepting the cotton swab and disinfectant from him, Maggie offered, “Let me help.”

Nathael hesitated, but she had already taken them, so he simply turned away without a word.

Moonlight filtered into the cramped storage room, casting a silvery glow. Amidst the dust particles floating in the air, Nathael sat with his bare back facing Maggie.

Maggie carefully tended to his wounds, making do with the limited supply of cotton swabs. Thankfully, she managed to treat all his injuries.

However, there was one spot on his back that seemed particularly troublesome. It was oozing pus and blood and was visibly swollen.

After a brief silence, Maggie cautiously probed the area with the cotton swab.

Nathael tensed, feeling more discomfort compared to the other injuries.

Without waiting for Nathael’s reaction, Maggie leaned in from behind and said, “This spot is swollen and filled with pus. Should I open it up and drain the blood? It would hurt a lot though.”

Maggie knew that leaving it untreated could lead to further complications.

Without hesitation, Nathael produced a dagger from somewhere and heated its blade with a lighter before handing it to Maggie, saying, “Use this.”

Maggie e was taken aback. “You have a knife? Didn’t the orphanage staff search you when you arrived? This -is prohibited.”

Nathael didn’t respond, showing no intention to explain.

Her focus shifted

nervousness.

despite her anxiety, she

opened the sealed wound. Nathael remained vigilant behind her, but the pain was milder than he anticipated, almost making him question if she had

yourself to do it?”

the next instant. Maggie’s lips covered the wound

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his mind going

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feel the warmth of

Nathael turned away, his checks flushing uncontrollably.

ever been this close to him. Whether it was due to this intimacy or a stranger intruding on his personal space, Nathael’s cars turned

treatment was simple; every child in the orphanage knew it, and most used this method,

rather unpleasant. Maggie spat out the

his wound once more, using the

more severe areas.

tended to, there were only the bruises and cuts on his face left. Nathael could handle the injuries on the front of his body, so Maggic only helped with some cuts

quite tall, so she half–kneeled in front of him. There was a faint fragrance on the girl, mixed with a hint

couldn’t help but

remained silent, letting her fiddle with him o

and streaked with

up at her, but for some reason, he

Under the strands of hair, his pair of deep and narrow phoenix

attractive.

and fragile sculpture, exuding an indescribable noble beauty. His features were sharp and defined, his eyes deep and intense, yet with a hint

didn’t know

just thought he was really

she always liked

sleep?” Nathael finally spoke after a

he could guess the rules. Maggie snapped out

this, Nathael fell silent and

can climb back through the window. I have a partner

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