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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.

press further. Her focus shifted

nervousness.

her anxiety,

moment, she carefully opened the sealed wound. Nathael remained vigilant behind her, but the

to do it?”

wound

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mind going blank.

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quiet of the room, he could feel the warmth of her lips, occasionally sensing her breath on his

to see anything, Nathael turned

but no girl had ever been this close to him. Whether it was due to

treatment was simple; every child in the orphanage knew it, and most used this method, so she didn’t think

smell of pus and blood was rather unpleasant. Maggie spat out the pus and rinsed her mouth several times with cold water

once more, using the remaining medicine powder and applying it to

more severe areas.

everything 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

of him. There was a faint fragrance

and couldn’t help but complain, “They really

silent, letting her fiddle

a wound on the side of his cheek, slender and streaked with blood. Maggie inexplicably raised her hand, wanting to move his hair aside.

movement, Nathael looked up at her, but for some reason, he didn’t stop her.

of hair, his pair of

attractive.

stunned for a few seconds. The boy seemed like the most expensive and fragile sculpture, exuding an indescribable noble beauty. His features were sharp and defined, his eyes deep and intense, yet with a hint of indescribable

that moment, Maggie didn’t know what

thought he was really good–looking.

she always liked

you going to sleep?” Nathael finally spoke

the rules. Maggie snapped out

silent and didn’t speak again.

through the window. I have a

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