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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.

couldn’t shake off her thoughts and found herself unable

present

Nathael’s face, she couldn’t help but feel lost in

day. It finally

bothersome and unpleasant.

what reason should I give for breaking up with

a suitable reason. She always tried to express her love subtly,

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rebellion, or perhaps her overwhelming love was hard to

him for a while, Maggie quietly got

made two sandwiches and brewed two

played soft classical music. After finishing her tasks, Maggie showered and emerged. As she headed to the bedroom to check on Nathael, she accidentally bumped into him

finished showering, with a faint, refreshing scent lingering

into his arms and kissed her forehead. “You’re

held his hand.

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 see what else you need. I’ll have Alex buy them and bring them

unable to force a smile. She just

luggage in the corner. Nathael initially offered to help. but she declined, claiming she didn’t

she still hadn’t touched it and only took out a few essential

long, so why go through the trouble?

his dark eyes tinged with curiosity, but Maggie just nudged

“Sure.”

flair. Maggie ate with

uneasy.

the Camerons will still get involved in Sierra’s situation.” Maggie brought up a topic herself.

with their own struggles now; Sierra

they can’t repay the money, the bank will seize

have a lot of assets tied up

they finished

moment and asked, “Are you busy?”

meetings with partners and another appointment in

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