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.

came to clean or prepare

she asked softly,

servant caught a glimpse of the kiss marks on her leg, quickly averting her eyes and lowering her head as if

Harris has headed to the office. He mentioned your

couldn’t help but let out a soft chuckle, finding Nathael somewhat naive.

the breakup, considering his

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food on the coffee table. Thank you,” Maggie said warmly, regaining her

“Understood.

to the window and took a glance downstairs.

were only four or five well–dressed men scattered around, but she suspected there were

the maid, who

Nolan is on the ground floor, the

the

the sofa, wearing a duckbill cap pulled low over his eyes.

a youthful yet cold demeanour,

as

opportunity to test the waters.

thinking of heading out for a bit.”

with Mr. Harris,” Nolan replied bluntly,

Maggie persisted,

meet Maggie’s. His face was blank without any expressions, clearly

“If Nathael won’t let me go out,

cold. “You

her teeth, unsure if Nathael would agree.

by the hospital,” Maggie

he repeated,

Harris that! What did Nathael offer you to make you follow him blindly

Nolan stayed silent.

as he looked at Maggie. In his mind, he couldn’t shake off the unsettling feeling from the glance Nathael

sent shivers down his spine.

chilly. “Don’t linger around her unless you have to.”

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