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.

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

nervousness.

her anxiety, she

opened the sealed wound. Nathael remained vigilant behind her, but the pain was milder than he

to do it?” Nathael asked,

Maggie’s lips covered the wound as she sucked out

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mind going blank.

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room, he could feel the warmth of her lips, occasionally

to see anything, Nathael turned away, his checks

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

in the orphanage knew it, and most used this method, so she didn’t think

unpleasant. Maggie spat out the pus and rinsed her mouth several times

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

more severe areas.

the injuries on the

faint fragrance on the

face and couldn’t help but complain,

letting her fiddle with

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

Nathael looked up at her, but for some reason,

strands of hair, his pair of deep and narrow phoenix eyes were mysteriously

attractive.

like the most expensive and fragile sculpture, exuding an indescribable noble beauty. His features

that moment, Maggie didn’t know what she was

thought he was really good–looking.

liked beautiful things.

you going to sleep?” Nathael finally spoke after a

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

Nathael fell silent and didn’t speak again.

have a partner who will help me open it. but I

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