A Crazy Night Novel

“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.

a horribly

could not be farther from

it was impossible

a tailored suit

steps, he was right in front

Nathaniel Hadley?” Nathaniel’s unreal looks were only the tip

he

flashed through his

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

the verge

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

come in, Mr. Hadley.” “That won’t

take Christina

earth is happening? Christina finally snapped out of her shock-induced trance and asked, “Aren’t we already

before he uttered, “The divorce agreement has

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

Gideon and Miranda hovering around, she had no choice but to follow Nathaniel into his car and leave for the

Nathaniel’s Lincoln stretch

the Steele residence, Christina shouted, “Stop the car!” The driver instinctively stepped on the brakes and parked the car at the

opened the door,