“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.

the Hadley family’s heir to be a horribly disfigured man who stood no taller than one

be farther from the

handsome it was impossible to tear one’s eyes away

a tailored suit that flattered

a couple of steps, he was right in front

sputtered, “Y-You’re Nathaniel Hadley?” Nathaniel’s unreal looks were only the tip of the

her horror, she was starting to realize that he was the man from the hotel

flashed through

was satisfied that he had found the correct person, he replied,

Miranda 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

Mr. Hadley.” “That

to take Christina home,” Nathaniel

earth is happening? Christina finally snapped out of her shock-induced trance and asked, “Aren’t we already divorced?” His actions perplexed her to no

he uttered, “The divorce

Hadley.” Christina did a poor job

no choice but to follow Nathaniel into his car and leave for

Nathaniel’s Lincoln

“Stop the car!” The driver instinctively stepped on the

promptly opened the door,

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