Observing her tear-stained face, Sanfordâs heart ached with sympathy.
Wanting to Lighten her mood, he teased, âYou were quite the force to be reckoned with earlier.
â
âWhat?â Maggie Looked at him in confusion.
Sanfordâs smile broadened.
âEarlier, when you confronted your uncle and aunt, demanding they leave me alone, you were rather fierce.
â
Maggie recalled her actions and blushed, feeling a mix of embarrassment and unease.
âIâ¦â
Did he disapprove of her assertive behavior?
She didnât want him to perceive her in a negative Light.
âBut itâs not enough.
You should be even fiercer.
Donât Let others walk all over you.
â
Sanford suppressed the twinkle in his eye as he reached out and took her hand.
âMy woman has the Liberty to act as she pleases.
I am here to protect you and bear the consequences!â
His gaze was deep and filled with a warmth that threatened to swallow her whole.
Maggieâs heart fluttered, her emotions threatening to get lost in his affectionate gaze.
Quickly, she dropped her gaze and extracted her hand from his.
âSanford, are you hungry? I can make some porridge for you.
â
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Observing her flushed and bashful face, Sanford decided that his injury was well worth it.
âNo need for that.
I can grab a bite to eat.
â
He yearned to keep her in sight and had no interest in food.
âNo, thatâs not an option! Eating out isnât as healthy,â Maggie protested.
âBut I donât want you to leave.
â
Sanford was forthright in expressing his wish, pulling her back into his embrace.
Maggieâs breath hitched.
Meeting his penetrating gaze caused her heart to race uncontrollably.
Locking his gaze onto her bashful face, Sanford swallowed audibly, his eyes drifting to her rosy lips.
He tightened his grip around her waist, tilting his head downwards.