“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.

had painted the Hadley family’s heir to be a horribly

not be farther from the

was impossible

suit that

steps, he was right

“Y-You’re Nathaniel Hadley?” Nathaniel’s unreal looks

that he

flashed through

was satisfied that he had found the correct person, he

the verge

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

Hadley.” “That won’t

to take Christina home,”

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

before he uttered, “The divorce agreement has been

Hadley.” Christina did a poor job of hiding

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

silence in Nathaniel’s Lincoln stretch

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

the door, ready to make

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