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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.

thoughts and found herself unable

present

sunlight outside, then at Nathael’s face, she couldn’t help but feel lost in thought.

day. It finally

and unpleasant.

what reason should I give for breaking up with him? Will

for a long time but couldn’t find a suitable reason. She always tried to express her love subtly, avoiding being too

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

while, Maggie quietly got

two sandwiches and brewed two cups of

living room’s record player played soft classical music. After finishing her tasks, Maggie showered and emerged. As

with a faint, refreshing scent

and kissed her forehead. “You’re up early today.”

but held his hand. “I made

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 see what else you need. I’ll

said, unable to force a smile. She

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

and only

figured she wouldn’t stay long, so why

but Maggie just nudged the plate towards him.

“Sure.”

flair. Maggie ate with him, her mind wandering, feeling oddly

uneasy.

still get involved in Sierra’s situation.”

with their own struggles now; Sierra will likely be left to fend for

repay the money, the bank will seize their assets within two

sip of coffee and nodded. “The Camerons have a lot of assets tied up with

of topics until they finished eating. Nathael was washing dishes. when he asked, “Any plans

and

with partners and another appointment in the afternoon.” Nathael checked his schedule

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