“The Hadley family?” Christina, Gideon, and Miranda were equally stunned.

They gaped at the housekeeper, who added, “Mr. Nathaniel Hadley is here to escort Ms.

Steele home.” “Nathaniel Hadley?” Christina’s mouth remained agape with shock as she stared at the housekeeper for confirmation.

Alas, the housekeeper nodded in affirmation.

Damn it! Christina cursed her chatty mouth for jinxing herself.

The arranged marriage between the Steele and Hadley families lasted three years, but not a single Hadley had ever visited their home.

Now, seemingly out of nowhere, the groom himself was at the Steeles’ doorstep.

Gideon and Miranda’s shock turned to delight when they learned Nathaniel was there for Christina.

Gideon said, “Invite him in!” “I’m already here.” While Christina was still confused, a male voice drifted from outside.

The speaker sported a rich baritone and sounded self-assured yet somewhat distant at the same time.

A second later, an extremely handsome man stepped into their lines of sight.

Christina visibly stiffened when she met his gaze.

horribly disfigured man who stood

not be farther from

impossible to tear

a tailored suit

steps, he was right

looks were only the tip of the

starting to realize that he was the

flashed through his

over Christina, and once he was satisfied that he had found the correct person, he

was on the verge

be an ugly monster? The only person thrilled by Nathaniel’s visit was Gideon, who was all smiles as he invited their guest into

in, Mr. Hadley.”

Christina home,” Nathaniel

shock-induced trance and asked, “Aren’t

uttered,

still Mrs. Hadley.” Christina did a poor

and Miranda hovering around, she had no choice but to

in Nathaniel’s Lincoln stretch limousine was

shouted, “Stop the car!” The driver instinctively stepped

opened the door, ready to make

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