Chapter 236

Though the glimmer of triumph was already on the horizon, the battle wasn’t won just yet, and Magnus knew he needed to keep pushing. In his heart, he ma vow As long as Natalia wasn’t dead set against him, he was determined to thaw her icy heart.

And so, they had their dinner in a somewhat peaceful atmosphere

Natalia led Jonas upstairs, with Magnus trailing behind, only to be shut out at the door if Magnus reflexes weren’t sharp, the slamming door would have smacked

his nose

Well, it seemed that he was miles away from winning Natalia’s heart Magnus shrugged helplessly and obediently retreated to his own room.

Natalia, who had closed the door, had no idea that Magnus had followed her. She had no intention whatsoever of sharing a room with him. Magnus was simply too desperate, and she was always at risk of being taken advantage of when she was with him So, the further she was from him, the better.

“Mummy, can I sleep with you tonight? Jonas, already in his pajamas, was bouncing excitedly on the bed

Natalia tidied up the pillows Jonas had scattered around, then sat down and nodded. “Yes, Jonas, you’re a big boy now You can protect Mummy”

Jonas‘ face lit up even more. He stopped bouncing and patted his chest with his chubby little hands. “Of course, Dad said I’m a super strong man

He then nestled up to Natalia and pleaded, “Mummy, can you, can you tell me a bedtime story?” He had grown tired of hearing the same old stories from the housemaids

Natalia couldn’t refuse Jonas request and quickly agreed. “Of course, what do you want to hear?”

replied, “Fairy tales

This little guy was finding ways to bond with her She ruffled his soft

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recounting tales from her childhood. Jonas listened attentively, but gradually, his eyelids started to droop. He rubbed his eyes a few times, but it was clear that sleep was

he slowly closed his eyes, and his breathing became steady. After putting Jonas to sleep and seeing his sweet, sleeping face, Natalia found

she listened to the sound of the waves crashing outside the window. Her thoughts were as tumultuous as the sea, refusing

she left. She was aware of Cal’s feelings for her, but she had chosen to leave with Magnus.

was dire. If she hadn’t left with Magnus, he might

bear to see him get into trouble, especially not with Magnus, who was known to bear grudges. Before leaving, she had promised Cal that she would return

long–lost son again, and how well–behaved he was, how could her heart remain as cold

return. It’s just that. I want to spend more time

overcome by exhaustion,

The next day

next to her, she felt a wave of happiness. In the morning

thick, his eyelashes long and curved like two fans. His small nose was strong and straight, and his lips were as red as a cherry. He

her heart swelled with joy She leaned in

and rubbed his eyes as he woke up. “Mummy?”

asked softly ‘Do you need to use the

knew that young kids often needed to pee first thing in the morning after holding it in

nodded and shuffled off to the bathroom.

took the opportunity to tidy up the bed. By the time she

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