“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 and a

could not be farther

was impossible to tear one’s eyes away from

tailored suit

of steps, he was right

unreal looks

realize that he was the

flashed through

satisfied that he had found the correct person, he replied, “That’s ‘husband’ for you.”

on the verge

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

come in, Mr. Hadley.” “That won’t

take Christina

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

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

Hadley.” Christina did a poor job of

around, she had no choice but to follow Nathaniel into his

Lincoln stretch limousine

residence, Christina shouted, “Stop the car!” The driver instinctively

promptly opened the door,

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