Novel Xo
Chapter 387
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.
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. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.
The next morning, Maggie woke up unusually early.
She couldn’t shake off her thoughts and found herself unable to fall back asleep.
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Glancing at the sunlight outside, then at Nathael’s face, she couldn’t help but feel lost in thought.
It’s our last day. It finally arrived
How bothersome and unpleasant.
But what reason should I give for breaking up with him? Will he agree
Maggie had pondered for a long time but couldn’t find a suitable reason. She always tried to express her love subtly, avoiding being too passionate.
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Perhaps there was an underlying rebellion, or perhaps her overwhelming love was hard to control. She felt an uncontrollable urge to repeatedly tell him she loved him.
After staring at him for a while, Maggie quietly got up to prepare breakfast.
With her limited culinary skills, she made two sandwiches and brewed two cups of coffee.
The living room’s record player played soft classical music. After finishing her tasks, Maggie showered and emerged. As she headed to the bedroom to check on Nathael, she accidentally bumped into him at the door.
Clearly, he had just finished showering, with a faint, refreshing scent lingering on him.
Nathael pulled her into his arms and kissed her forehead. “You’re up early today.”
Maggie didn’t reply but held his hand. “I made sandwiches.”
Nathael let her lead him, 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 have Alex buy them and bring them over.”
“Don’t fuss over it,” Maggie said, unable to force a smile. She just responded casually.
Ever since she moved in with him, she had left her luggage in the corner. Nathael initially offered to help. but she declined, claiming she didn’t know where things should go and insisted on handling it herself.
The next day, she still hadn’t touched it and only took out a few essential items.
Maggie figured she wouldn’t stay long, so why go through the trouble?
Nathael glanced at her, his dark eyes tinged with curiosity, but Maggie just nudged the plate towards him. “Give it a try.”
“Sure.”
Breakfast was simple and lacked culinary flair. Maggie ate with him, her mind wandering, feeling oddly
uneasy.
“This time, I wonder if the Camerons will still get involved in Sierra’s situation.” Maggie brought up a topic herself.
Nathael replied, “They’re dealing with their own struggles now; Sierra will likely be left to fend for herself.
Maggie nodded. “I heard if they can’t repay the money, the bank will seize their assets within two weeks.”
Nathael took a sip of coffee and nodded. “The Camerons have a lot of assets tied up with me; the rest probably won’t be spared either.”
After chatting for a bit, Maggie ran out of topics until they finished eating. Nathael was washing dishes. when he asked, “Any plans for today?”
Maggie thought for a moment and asked, “Are you busy?”
“I’m free in the morning, but I have meetings with partners and another appointment in the afternoon.” Nathael checked his schedule Alex had sent him.
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“How about we visit our old orphanage?” Maggie suggested impulsively.
Nathael chuckled. “Sure.”
An hour later, Maggie and Nathael arrived at the orphanage, hand in hand, bringing along supplies to help the children.
The orphanage looked much the same, old but slightly improved after renovations.
The teaching building had changed, and the fences and gates had been renovated, expanding several times. Except for a few scattered corners, it was hard to find traces of the past.
The director and teachers had gone through multiple changes, but there were two familiar faces, just much older than Maggie remembered.
The children in the orphanage seemed much happier than before, but Maggie knew no amount of happiness could replace the pain of not having a family.
“I never imagined you ending up in an orphanage, Mr. Harris.”
Alex was chatting with the director, while Maggie and Nathael walked hand in hand under the plane tree in the orphanage.
As it was midwin he leaves had already fallen, leaving the trees bare and somewhat desolate.
“My grandfather wanted to toughen me up; it was a coincidence that I ended up here,” Nathael spoke solemnly.
At the time he fell into the hands of the kidnappers, he didn’t know it was a plot. Master Harris wanted to make the scenario more realistic and toughen him up, so naturally, he had no intention of telling him.
Later, he stayed here for over half a year. After Maggie was adopted by the Camerons, he lost interest in staying here.
“So when did you start having feelings for me? Did you have feelings for me back then?” Maggie asked.
unable to resist.
Nathael turned to her, his dark eyes deep and mysterious. “What about you? With so many people in the orphanage, why were you kind to me?”
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