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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.

focus shifted to

nervousness.

anxiety, she

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 had started

yourself to do it?” Nathael asked, turning his

covered the wound as she sucked out the pus

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stiffened, his mind

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

Nathael turned away, his checks flushing uncontrollably.

girl had ever been this close to him. Whether it was due to this intimacy or a stranger intruding on his

This method of treatment was simple; every child in the

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

once more, using the remaining medicine

more severe areas.

there were only the bruises and cuts on his face left. Nathael could handle the injuries on the

quite tall, so she half–kneeled in front of him. There was a faint

help

her fiddle with him o

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

her, but for some reason, he didn’t stop

the strands of hair, his pair of deep and narrow

attractive.

boy seemed like the most expensive and fragile sculpture, exuding an indescribable noble beauty. His features were sharp and defined, his eyes deep and

that moment, Maggie didn’t know what she was

just thought he

liked beautiful things.

sleep?” Nathael

the rules. Maggie snapped out of her thoughts and turned to look in the

silent

back through the window. I have a partner who will help me open it.

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