Chapter: 925
He must have yearned to grow like those birds, unburdened and content, instead of being forced to
learn all kinds of skills.
She felt sympathy for him for no reason.
Ordinary people had their own troubles.
The rich were no exception.
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Looking at Maggie’s soft eyes, Sanford was certain his words had resonated with her.
His eyes lingered on her red lips, and his eyes became deeper and deeper.
He yearned for the familiar sweetness of her lips.
He wished for a fresh start with her.
Sanford gently held Maggie’s chin, tilting his head down gradually.
Engulfed in a surreal haze, Maggie was lost in the mesmerizing depths of Sanford’s eyes. The breaths
they shared entwined and danced in the space between them, teasing her senses.
Her lids grew heavy, drawn into a magnetic surrender, while her mind swirled in a delicious chaos of
thoughts and emotions. Her heart, playing the timid captain, stood helpless against the alluring storm.
The rude intrusion of the doorbell, however, cleaved through the serene silence.
The spell shattered, ripping Sanford and Maggie back to reality.
Maggie’s eyes sprung open as she recoiled, hastily pushing Sanford away. Heat rose to her ears in a
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“Someone’s… um… I need to go.”
A wave of self-reproach crashed over her, icy and biting.
What had she been thinking?
She had resolved to sever ties with Sanford, yet there she was, helplessly drawn to his allure, much
like a moth drawn to a fatal flame.
Appalled at her own weakness, Maggie rushed to the door
Sanford could only watch as Maggie distanced herself. His brow furrowed as he wondered about the
ungodly timing of their visitor.
Who would dare disturb them so early?