A Crazy Night Novel

Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Feeling Too Hot

The corners of Nathaniel’s lips lifted as he propped his chin with one hand, exuding a wicked charm. “You’re right. My wife looks good in anything”

Christma was slightly embarrassed by his praise. She suddenly felt that he was much more agreeable. when he wasn’t being intimidating.

Sounds of the door opening in the courtyard reached her ears, indicating that her grandmother was probably back home.

She pointed at the door to the backyard. “We’ll smooth out the agreement later. Hurry up and leave

now.”

Christina didn’t want her grandmother to discover Nathaniel’s existence. She’d kept their marriage low-key. As such, her grandmother was not aware of it.

It would complicate matters if she were caught together with a man.

Nathaniel’s expression crumbled as he felt like he was being cast aside. Christina couldn’t care less for his pettiness as she held on to his hand and pulled him out toward the courtyard.

“Come on, don’t just stand there.”

He got distracted by the warmth of her palm in his and was pulled along dazedly to the back door.

Christina released him and pushed open the gate. “That’s it. Go now,”

Nathaniel couldn’t help missing the feel of her soft and tiny hand in his. A sly idea struck him as he took in how anxious she was.

“How dare you see it fit for the CEO of Hadley Corporation to use the backdoor.” His face was full of loathing.

Christina was at her wit’s end at his inopportune display of stubbornness.

In place of fretting, she tried appeasing him so he’d leave.

Her humble pleas were like music to his ears.

were fathomless as he leaned toward Christina and whispered into her ear, “I’ll leave only if you

breath tickled Christina, causing her heartbeat and blood pressure to skyrocket.

a rogue!” Christina huffed as she turned her flushed face away.

unlocking the gate… Nathaniel was amused by her bashfulness and took another step

parent’s discovery of their misbehavior.

only kiss you get is a peck on your cheek.” She had scarce options left but

He would not overstep her boundaries.

slightly angled his face away from her and raised his angular jawline. This simple

posture was casual yet exhibited haughtiness. It was as if every single one of his pores oozed self- satisfaction. Christina couldn’t comprehend how a

to kiss Nathaniel’s cheek when he suddenly turned toward her out of

them stopped breathing at the same time as their lips brushed. Christina’s

out the door before shutting it

standing outside. His lips still bore the

as he savored the moment and wondered

that moment. Evelyn was inside the house and had called out several times

the backyard and replied guiltily, “Granny, I was too engrossed with my designs that

are you so flushed?” Evelyn inquired out of concern.

cheeks out of reflex and sensed how warm they were. The image of her kissing Nathaniel flashed

she explained,

Just then, a chilly breeze blew in from

was a perfectly sunny day to head

exercise at the crack of dawn. Christina was nibbling on a piece of bread when

you Mrs. Hadley?” The person at the door was wearing a uniform belonging to the salesperson of a luxury brand.

her bread before replying in confusion, “Yes, I am. What

the right person then.”

gestured to several of the staff behind her. They moved three mobile clothing racks full of the latest women’s attire from

clothes. Was there perhaps a mix-up?”

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