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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.

Her focus shifted to the wound, her

nervousness.

anxiety, she remained steady.

vigilant behind her, but the pain was

to do it?” Nathael asked, turning

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

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stiffened, his mind

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warmth of her lips, occasionally sensing her breath on his

Nathael turned away,

him. Whether it was due to this intimacy or a stranger intruding on

treatment was simple; every child in the orphanage knew it, and most used this method, so she

the pus

the remaining medicine powder and applying it to the

more severe areas.

only the bruises and cuts on his face left. Nathael could handle the injuries on the front of his body, so

she half–kneeled in front of him. There was a faint fragrance on the girl, mixed with a hint of sweetness from fruity

and couldn’t help

her fiddle with

of his cheek, slender and streaked with blood. Maggie

but for

strands of hair, his pair of deep and narrow

attractive.

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

moment, Maggie didn’t know what she

just thought he was

always liked

Nathael finally

just arrived, he could guess the rules. Maggie snapped out of her thoughts and turned to look in the

hearing this, Nathael fell silent

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

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