“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

was impossible to tear one’s eyes away

tailored suit

he was right in

looks were only

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

flashed through his

the correct person, he

was on the verge

an ugly monster? The only person thrilled by Nathaniel’s visit was Gideon, who

Mr. Hadley.” “That

to take Christina home,”

of her shock-induced trance and asked, “Aren’t we already divorced?” His actions

glinted dangerously before he uttered,

still Mrs. Hadley.” Christina did a poor job of hiding her

she had no choice but to follow Nathaniel into his

Lincoln

from the Steele residence, Christina shouted, “Stop the car!” The driver instinctively stepped on

promptly opened the door, ready

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