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.

didn’t press further. Her focus shifted to the wound, her throat tightening

nervousness.

her anxiety,

remained vigilant behind her, but the pain was milder than he anticipated, almost making him

yourself to do it?” Nathael asked, turning

instant. Maggie’s lips covered the wound

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stiffened, his mind

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

see anything, Nathael turned

due to this intimacy or a stranger intruding on

This method of treatment was simple; every child in the orphanage

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

using the remaining medicine powder and applying it to

more severe areas.

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

faint fragrance

couldn’t help but complain, “They really didn’t hold back.”

her fiddle with him o

of his cheek, slender and streaked with blood. Maggie inexplicably

at her, but for some reason, he

of hair, his pair of

attractive.

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

moment, Maggie didn’t know

just thought he was

always liked beautiful

sleep?” Nathael finally spoke after

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

hearing this, Nathael fell silent and

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

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