Chapter 395 The Plan

The next day, around noon.

Maggie slept in until the sun was high up, only to be jolted awake by a text message. She sluggishly lifted her heavy ann to bloc

the sunlight streaming in, feeling like she’d just crawled out of a grave.

Everything hurt, a dull ache spreading throughout her body.

From her throat to her arms, from her mouth to her legs, her mind felt fuzzy and sluggish, like thick goo.

Her eyes were probably still swollen, making it uncomfortable to open them.

Just the thought of Nathael’s antics from last night made Maggie feel furious, her fingers trembling with anger.

She tried to push herself up from the bed, but as soon as she exert any force, she sucked i of cold air.

a sharp breath

There was a deep bruise on her wrist, now turning purple, and the couple’s red string bracelet on her wrist couldn’t hide it at all.

“D’mmit!”

Maggie couldn’t help but mutter, feeling like her whole body was as heavy as lead.

Noticing Nathael wasn’t around, Maggie grabbed her phone from the bedside table and checked it.

It was a message from Mia: ‘Maggie, is Nathael home today? I want to swing by!

Maggie quickly replied: Just woke up. Let me see. I’ll get back to you soon.‘

After a quick freshen–up, feeling a bit woozy, Maggie headed to the living room. Probably hearing some noise, as a servant emerged from the kitchen.

“Ms. Adam, lunch is ready. Would you like to have something else?”

The servant was holding the tray, unsure whether to set it on the coffee table or in the living room.

Maggie was taken aback. Nathael didn’t like servants coming upstairs.

usually came to clean or prepare meals when their boss was

softly, her voice hoarse.

her eyes and lowering her

headed to the office. He mentioned your could reach him by phone if

out a soft chuckle, finding Nathael somewhat naive.

considering his beastly

1/4

The

leave the food on the coffee table. Thank you,” Maggie said

“Understood.

the window

but she suspected

downstairs?” she asked the maid, who was about to head towards the

is on the ground floor, the servant

the railing, planning to take

a duckbill cap pulled low over

retained a youthful yet

greeted briskly as he

opportunity to test the

heading out for

to check with Mr. Harris,” Nolan replied bluntly, cutting

for half an hour,” Maggie persisted, attempting to

just lifting his eyes to meet Maggie’s. His face was blank without any expressions,

a bit let down, Maggie tried again. “If Nathael won’t let me

cold. “You need Mr.

her teeth, unsure if Nathael would agree.

great, wanna swing by the

the same as he repeated, “You can

boiled over. “Always Mr. Harris this, Mr. Harris that! What did Nathael offer you

Nolan stayed silent.

In his mind, he couldn’t shake off the unsettling feeling

sent shivers

chilly. “Don’t linger around her unless you

2/4

83%

395 The Plan

for a moment, then

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255