“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.

family’s heir to be a horribly disfigured man who stood no

could not be farther from the

it was impossible to tear one’s

a tailored suit that flattered

of steps, he was right in front of

looks were only the

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

flashed through his

satisfied that he had found the correct person, he replied, “That’s

the verge

thrilled by Nathaniel’s visit was Gideon, who was all smiles as he invited their

come in, Mr. Hadley.” “That won’t be

take Christina

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

glinted dangerously before he uttered, “The divorce agreement has been

Christina did a

and Miranda hovering around, she had no choice but to

in Nathaniel’s Lincoln stretch limousine was

they were far from the Steele residence, Christina shouted, “Stop the car!” The driver instinctively stepped on the brakes and parked the car at the side of the

opened the door, ready to

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