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Chapter 387 Why Were You Kind to Me?

Maggie telt elated that her efforts yielded results; Little Mute’s willingness to protect her meant she’d encounter fewer bullies in the future, especially given his apparent toughness

Yet in the orphanage, it was impossible to escape bullying, it was merely a matter of degree.

Maggie never imagined Nathael was the boy from the orphanage all those years ago.

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Maybe it was because his long hair always hid his face and that he always stayed in the shadows, making it hard for her to recall his appearance despite their close relationship.

She only recalled the boy’s exquisite looks, like a light in her dark life.

Lost in reminiscence. Maggie drifted off to sleep, leaning on Nathael unknowingly.

In her dreams, she revisited her childhood at the orphanage.

Nathael’s arrival seemed to infuse her life there with hope, despite his few words. She always felt compelled to share everything with him.

Unfortunately, after he arrived, she only stayed less than a year before being adopted by the Camerons.

Maggie slept soundly, and Nathael gently laid her on the bed.

Perhaps he didn’t comprehend what ‘having feelings‘ meant then.

But every day, he eagerly anticipated her arrival and refused to relocate when the director suggested it, because she always made time to hang out with him.

He found a way to stay there: it felt like their own little world.

Throughout the night, Maggie’s dreams were jumbled and chaotic.

Sometimes they involved her orphanage days, sometimes her past five, and sometimes her experiences. It was a mess of emotions–happy, sad, and painful.

The next morning, Maggie woke up unusually early.

found herself

present

at the sunlight outside, then at Nathael’s face, she

our last day. It

bothersome and unpleasant.

what reason should I give for breaking

had pondered for a long time but couldn’t find a suitable reason. She always tried to

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her overwhelming love was hard to control.

while, Maggie

limited culinary skills, she made two sandwiches and brewed

Maggie showered and emerged. As she headed to the bedroom to check on Nathael, she

with a faint, refreshing scent lingering

arms and kissed her forehead. “You’re up

reply but held his

lead him, his eyes falling on her unsorted luggage in the corner. He spoke in a deep voice. “I’ll get the maid to help you sort your things later and

over it,” Maggie said, unable to force a

her luggage in the corner. Nathael initially offered to help. but she declined, claiming

and only took out a few essential

she wouldn’t stay long, so why go through

eyes tinged with curiosity, but Maggie just

“Sure.”

ate with him, her mind

uneasy.

get involved in Sierra’s situation.” Maggie brought

“They’re dealing with their own struggles now; Sierra will likely be

the money, the bank will

“The Camerons have a lot of assets tied

they finished eating. Nathael was washing dishes.

thought for a moment and asked, “Are you busy?”

meetings with partners and another

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