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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.

Maggie didn’t press further. Her focus shifted

nervousness.

anxiety,

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

do it?” Nathael asked, turning his

wound as she

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feel the warmth of her lips,

to see anything, Nathael turned away, his checks

this close to him. Whether it was due to this intimacy or a stranger intruding on his personal space, Nathael’s cars turned red involuntarily.

treatment was simple; every child in the orphanage knew it, and most used

unpleasant. Maggie spat out the pus and

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

more severe areas.

could handle the injuries on the front of his body, so Maggic only helped with some cuts on his face.

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

face and couldn’t help but complain,

remained silent, letting her fiddle

with blood. Maggie inexplicably raised her hand, wanting to move his hair aside.

Nathael looked up at her, but for

met. Under the strands of hair, his pair of deep and narrow phoenix eyes were mysteriously

attractive.

sculpture, exuding an indescribable noble beauty. His features were sharp and defined, his

didn’t know what she was thinking.

thought he was really good–looking.

always liked

to sleep?” Nathael

Although he had just arrived, he could guess the rules. Maggie snapped out of her thoughts and turned to look in the direction outside the door, saying nonchalantly. “It’s already too late.”

silent and didn’t

a partner

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