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.

you please leave first? I beg of you?” Her humble pleas were like music to

and whispered into her ear, “I’ll leave only

warm breath tickled Christina, causing her heartbeat and

as she turned her flushed face away.

of your granny unlocking the gate… Nathaniel was

a guilty child that feared their parent’s discovery of their misbehavior.

on your cheek.” She had scarce options

Nathaniel agreed. He would

angular jawline. This simple gesture alone. emanated a mysterious masculine allure..

It was as if every single one of his pores oozed self- satisfaction. Christina couldn’t comprehend how a mere kiss made him feel as

Nathaniel’s

lips brushed. Christina’s eyes flew wide open. in

out the door before shutting it behind

still bore

chuckle bubbled up his throat as he savored the moment and wondered if it had been an intentional move by

moment. Evelyn was inside the house and had called

from the backyard and replied guiltily, “Granny, I was too engrossed with my designs that I didn’t hear

so flushed?” Evelyn inquired

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

explained, “I’m just feeling

into her room like a stealthy feline. Just then, a chilly breeze blew in from

perfectly sunny day to head out the following day.

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

wearing a uniform belonging to the salesperson

her bread before replying in confusion,

right person

They moved three mobile clothing racks full of

purchase any clothes. Was there perhaps a mix-up?” Christina queried.

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