Sanford smiled as he took a few sips from the glass in Maggieâs hand.
After heâd quenched his thirst, Maggie gently wiped his mouth with a tissue.
Her eyes remained red and swollen from her previous bout of crying.
Sanford studied her for a few seconds before asking softly, âWere you scared?â
Maggie discarded the tissue, nodded and confirmed, âI was terrified.
â
The sight of his clothes saturated with blood had truly frightened her.
At that moment, she wished it was she who was stabbed, not him.
Sanford took her hand in his.
âMaggie, what if the stabbing had been severe and I hadnât woken up?â
Maggieâs heart clenched.
âThat wonât happen.
â
âBut what if it did?â
âThen I would dedicate my life to serving you,â Maggie blurted out.
Sanfordâs eyes widened in surprise.
âYouâre willing to serve me for a lifetime? Then what would our relationship be?â
Maggie bit her lip, replying, âI could be your lifelong servant.
â
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Sanford tightened his grip on her hand.
âMaggie, I donât need a servant.
I need a wife.
â
Was he suggesting something?
Maggieâs heart pounded violently.
She abruptly withdrew her hand and stood.
âIâll get some water for you to wash with.
â
Sanford pressed his lips together, drawing her into his embrace.
âMaggie, are you against it?â
Maggie inhaled deeply, careful not to touch his wound.
âDonât move.
Be careful or you might injure your wound again.
â
Sanford gently lifted her chin with his fingers.
âDonât change the subject.
Iâm asking you.