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.

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

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

tickled Christina, causing her

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

of your granny unlocking the gate… Nathaniel was amused by her bashfulness and

discovery of their misbehavior. Even her heart was

your cheek.” She had

agreed. He would not overstep her boundaries.

angled his face away from her and raised his angular jawline. This simple gesture alone. emanated a mysterious

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

tippy-toes and was about to kiss Nathaniel’s cheek when he suddenly turned toward her out of

time as their lips brushed.

came to and hastily shoved Nathaniel out

bore the remains of Christina’s

savored the moment and wondered if it had been an intentional move by

Evelyn was inside the house and had called out several times to

I was too engrossed with my designs that I didn’t hear you.”

you so flushed?” Evelyn inquired out of

sensed how warm they were. The image of her

dashed toward her room as she explained, “I’m just feeling rather warm. Don’t worry.”

a stealthy feline. Just then, a chilly breeze

perfectly sunny day to head out the

out for her morning exercise at the crack of dawn. Christina was nibbling on a piece

The person at the door was wearing a uniform belonging to the salesperson of a

in confusion, “Yes, I

the right person

her. They moved three mobile clothing racks full of the

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

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