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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 unable

present

outside, then at Nathael’s face, she couldn’t help but feel

our last day.

bothersome and

should I give for breaking up with him? Will

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

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was an underlying rebellion, or perhaps her overwhelming love was hard to control. She felt an uncontrollable urge to repeatedly

staring at him for a while, Maggie quietly got

made two sandwiches and brewed two cups of

and emerged. As she headed to the bedroom to check on Nathael, she accidentally bumped into him at

a faint, refreshing scent lingering on him.

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

his hand.

a deep voice. “I’ll get the maid to help you sort your things later and

fuss over it,” Maggie said, unable to force a smile.

offered to

hadn’t touched it and only took

she wouldn’t stay long, so why go

curiosity, but Maggie just nudged the plate towards him.

“Sure.”

ate

uneasy.

get involved in Sierra’s situation.” Maggie brought up a topic herself.

now; Sierra will likely

heard if they can’t repay the money, the bank will seize their assets within two

a sip of coffee and nodded. “The Camerons have a lot of assets tied up with me; the rest probably won’t

for a bit, Maggie ran out of topics until they finished eating. Nathael

and asked, “Are

with partners and another appointment in the afternoon.”

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