Let's Start All Over Again, Shall We (Maggie and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104 Stay With Me.

The ward boasted elegant furnishings, and the bed was notably larger than a standard hospital bed.

62%

+

Despite the ample space, it still felt somewhat cramped for the two of them, though they tacitly did not mention the additional family companion bed.

Nathael removed his coat and settled beside her on the bed, drawing her close as he murmured in a deep voice, “Being near you is comforting.”

A smile naturally appeared on Maggie’s lips; she shared the sentiment.

His chest radiated warmth and strength, carrying the familiar scent of cedar that she found reassuring. He often held her like this in her previous life, providing solace.

“I confessed my feelings for you. Aren’t you happy?” Maggie asked softly.

Nathael met het gaze, breathing in the scent of her hair. “I am.”

Maggie pressed her lips together and did not speak.

But why can’t I feel his happiness?

“I was lying to Ronald and the Camerons that day. The Camerons have always conspired against me, but I realised it too late.”

Maggie spoke gently, feeling the need to clarify unprompted.

It was a rare moment of calm where he would listen to her.

As she finished speaking, Maggie turned to him and added, “I just didn’t want them to catch on. I knew what was up, so I couldn’t openly have your back. But I had to devise a good excuse since I am backing you

up.”

She explained herself tenderly, making sure it made sense.

The two lay close together, just a hand’s breadth apart. The moonlight illuminated Nathael’s features, allowing Maggie to see the depth of his eyes clearly.

Maggie wondered if he would believe her, considering her own past mistakes.

However, things would get better eventually, right?

Neither of them said anything. However, Nathael could feel Maggie’s breath and his own racing heartbeat.

It felt like a heart thawing in the cold, with the sun’s warmth seeping through, bringing comfort. The scent of grass and the gentle breeze were all soothing in their way.

After a moment of silence, Maggie thought Nathael would not say anything more. However, his hoarse voice broke through, “I got it.”.

“Can you forgive me now?” She reached out to touch his tall and strong nose.

“Of course, Nathael replied, pulling her closer and planting a tender kiss on her forehead, his eyes

She might not have known it, but he could not wait to see her when she defended him publicly.

However, her words to Ronald felt like a plunge into icy waters.

How quickly could one shift from extreme joy and anticipation to profound disappointment and sorrow?

Nathael did not know, but he was aware that it took him twenty–three minutes and forty–eight seconds to rush from the company to the press conference venue and hear those words.

After that, his joy lasted only for those twenty–three minutes and forty–eight seconds.

However, people could be kind of cruel sometimes, putting up with pain just to find a little bit of happiness.

“Nathael, Maggie whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Can you trust

me a bit more from now on?”