Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 245 Thank You, Mom! Maggie found her words somewhat odd, yet upon deeper contemplation, she struggled to identify the reason behind her unease.

On the flip side, Nathael stayed calm and collected.

Clara gestured to the waiter to hand the menu to Maggie and gently recommended, "Their cuisine is delightful. Take a look at the menu and select whatever appeals to you.

Expressing appreciation, Maggie responded gently. "I'm easygoing. You and Mr. Marcus can make the choice." D Demi took the lead with the menu and passed it to her, remarking, "Maggie, please don't hesitate to order anything you desire. We're all family here. There's no need for formalities." Maggie felt a sense of warmth filling her heart, finding Demi particularly charming.

Her presence, comportment, and manner of speech were all highly attractive.

However, she couldn't deny that Clara's attitude towards her surpassed her expectations. Although in her past life it wasn't particularly bad, the fact remained that her relationship with Nathael felt like a forced arrangement. Throughout that period, her demeanour was marked by irritability and hostility, as she held onto feelings. of resentment directed towards Nathael. As a mother, Clara has surely seen through it.

"That's right. Clara and I have made our selections for the dishes. Feel free to choose based on your preference, Marcus added, trying to adopt a gentler tone so as not to appear intimidating to his soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Recognising their intentions, Maggie realised that persistently refusing would cacross as excessively formal. Hence, she decided to order two dishes and then handed the menu to Nathacl.

Nathael stayed quiet as Clara chimed in, "It's best to avoid alcohol during this particular time. Therefore, I asked the waiter to prepare sfruit juice for you. I trust it will be to your liking." Maggie sensed as though she had unwittingly stepped into a snare, with Nathael appearing to create unnecessary commotion.

However, recognising it as a gesture of kindness from an elder, Maggie readily agreed without any hesitation. Following the exchange of pleasantries, Clara's gaze lingered on Maggie, attentively studying her.

It must be noted that Maggie's appearance was undeniably striking, radiating confidence along with a touch of aloofness. This blend bestowed upon her an aura of nobility.

She displayed self-assurance and conducted herself with an air of superiority.

Yet, there was an elusive quality about Maggie that she couldn't quite identify.

Nevertheless, the ultimate concern lay in whether Nathsel found her captivating.

Chapter 245 Thank You, Mom! lacking in female admirers.

However, he exhibited minimal interest in women, only sporadically appearing with a female companion at events. Despite the media's efforts to fabricate scandals, no evidence ever cto light.

Hence, it I was rather uncommon to witness his sudden interest in a woman.

"What do you think of Nathael's personality, Maggie?" Clara asked in a gentle tone, tinged with curiosity.

After a brief moment of reflection, Maggie smiled and responded, "He possesses a kind and considerate nature. Although he may appear intimidating on occasion, it's often fleeting." An unusual silence descended upon the private room in response to her words.

Clara was momentarily caught off guard, finding herself at a loss for words. Initially intending to inquire about their typical interactions, she was taken aback by Maggie's unexpected reply.

Maggie seemed genuinely earnest, showing no signs of dismissiveness whatsoever.

However, since his early years, Shi Jin has maintained a certain distance, proving elusive and challenging to engage with. With time, he developed a stronger sense of determination and introspection. Even among his own kin, he earned a reputation for being distant and unyielding, let alone among those outside his circle.

Demi was the first to snap out of her reverie. Her expression hurt. “Maggie, you're spot on. You know, Nathael is quite fond of you. He even swiped my last batch of limited-edition dolls. Did he happen to gift them to you?" In response to this, Nathael shot her a glance and uttered in a low tone, "Stay out of it." When Nathael bought the dolls from Demi's store, he only gave her one. That wasn't because he was stingy. Rather, he believed that receiving them individually would bring her more joy and excitement. Sometimes, the thrill of collecting these items was more gratifying.

Maggie was momentarily taken aback, her gaze shifting subconsciously towards Nathael before she spoke, “Are these part of your collection? I apologise, I had no idea they belonged to you." Demi wore a broad smile as she responded, "There's no need to apologise. After all, Nathael gifteda luxury car, and besides, Maggie, I also wish to present it to you." "When you and Nathael tie the knot, I'll personally craft a unique wedding gown for you," Demi added with enthusiasm.

Demi's words were filled with enthusiasm, laced with playful sincerity.

It suddenly dawned on Maggie why she had never crossed paths with Demi in her previous life yet always experienced a sense of familiarity around her.

"Are you the designer behind JW Maggie's surprise was evident in her voice.

"Yeah, do you like it? I have plenty of dolls at home, and Before Demi could continue, Nathael interjected with a tone of displeasure, “I will handle her preferences." With just a single sentence, the enthusiastic woman fell silent, simply replying, "Alright." Chapter 245 Thank You, Mom! Unbeknownst to them, as their conversation unfolded, the waiter had already begun serving the dishes.

Despite the small gathering. It was clear that Clara and Marcus were radiating the most warmth and enthusiasm among them.

While Clara and Marcus both had an approachable demeanour, the prospect of meeting one's future in- laws naturally induced a sense of nervousness.

On the contrary, Nathael nonchalantly removed fish bones for her, prompting meaningful glances and even discreet kicks under the table from Maggie.

Nathael smirked and asked in a soft tone, "You don't like it?" With just one sentence, all eyes turned towards her, and inwardly, Maggie felt an urge to strangle him. Yet she managed to maintain her composure and replied, "No, it's delicious."

Clara quickly chimed in, saying, "If you find it delicious, feel free to have e future, Whenever you more. In the future, wish to visit again, just mention Nathael's nor have him accompany you." "Thank you, Mom," Maggie replied instinctively, expressing her gratitude.

In the wake of that single sentence, silence engulfed the table anew. Maggie's eyes widened with sudden. understanding. She longed to vanish into thin air, wishing for a place to hide.

What on earth did I just blurt out?

In her previous life, she had been married to Nathael for quite stime. Despite him not im not officially m acknowledging her as his wife, their relationship had gradually improved over the years. Consequently, it was only natural for her to refer to Clara as 'mom" whenever they met. However, she hadn't anticipated that, in a moment of confusion, the word "Mom" would escape her lips so easily.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Clara! I As Maggie attempted to explain, her face grew increasingly flushed with embarrassment. Unfortunately, the more she tried to clarify, the more awkward her words became.

Nathael interjected with a deep voice, “Well, technically, she didn't call you by the wrong title.” Clara shot Nathael a glare, feeling as if she had been outsmarted by her son after all these years.

I mean, how am I supposed to handle it when the girl who unexpectedly got pregnant starts addressingas "Mom". out of nowhere? This is definitely not how things are supposed to go! It's just a complete disaster!

"Nathael is correct. It's not entirely wrong," she acknowledged gently, attempting to ease Maggie'som embarrassment "After all, we will all eventually be family. Maggie, when do you and Nathael intend to set a date for your wedding? And who is currently managing the family's affairs?" X