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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 to the wound, her throat

nervousness.

anxiety, she

her, but the pain was milder than he anticipated, almost making him question if she had started

do it?” Nathael asked, turning his head.

in the next instant. Maggie’s lips covered the wound as she sucked out the pus and blood.

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

anything, Nathael 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 personal space, Nathael’s cars

This method of treatment was simple; every child in the orphanage knew it, and

Maggie spat out the

she disinfected his wound once more, using the remaining medicine powder

more severe areas.

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

half–kneeled in front of him. There was a faint fragrance on the girl, mixed with

couldn’t help but

letting her fiddle with

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

looked up at her, but

hair, his pair of deep

attractive.

a few seconds. The boy seemed like the most expensive and fragile sculpture, exuding an indescribable noble beauty. His features were

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

thought he was really good–looking.

liked beautiful

Nathael finally spoke after a while.

guess the rules. Maggie snapped out of

this, Nathael fell silent and didn’t speak

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

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