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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 to

nervousness.

anxiety, she remained

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

do it?” Nathael asked, turning his

instant. Maggie’s lips covered the wound as she

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room, he could feel the warmth

turned away, his checks flushing

but no girl had ever been this close to him. Whether it was due to this intimacy or a stranger intruding on his

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

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

she disinfected his wound once more, using the remaining medicine powder and applying it to the

more severe areas.

could handle the

There was a faint fragrance on the girl, mixed with a hint of sweetness from fruity

at his handsome face and couldn’t help but

remained silent, letting her fiddle with him

of his cheek, slender and streaked with blood. Maggie inexplicably raised her hand, wanting to

at her, but for some reason, he

pair of deep

attractive.

expensive and fragile sculpture, exuding an indescribable noble beauty.

that moment, Maggie didn’t know what she was thinking.

thought he was really

she always liked beautiful

going to sleep?” Nathael finally spoke

would be locked late at night. Although he had just arrived, he could guess the rules. Maggie snapped out of her thoughts and turned to look in the direction outside the door, saying nonchalantly. “It’s

fell silent

a partner who will

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