Chapter 169 Live Own Lives
Warmth spread within Nathaniel’s chest. He gently stroked Christina’s head and coaxed, “Be good, and I’ll bring you there again on the next holiday.”
Christina wiped her tears away and muttered her acknowledgment.
On the way back, she fell asleep, leaning against Nathaniel.
By the time she woke up, she was already back in the Scenic Garden Manor’s master bedroom.
Charlie had promised his mother he would end his relationship with Linda.
To repay Linda for her years of companionship, he took out a check and set it on the table.
Linda’s gaze skimmed through the amount on the check, and panic struck her. “Charlie, are you really breaking up with me?”
She couldn’t believe the man who had promised her the title of his wife was breaking up with her.
Refusing to explain further, Charlie casually said, “I understand you’ve sacrificed a lot over the years, so this amount should be enough to guarantee you a carefree life.”
Over the years of being with Linda, he had given her plenty of things. He had never treated her unfairly when they were together.
Hence, he didn’t feel much guilt or burden when he decided to leave.
“I don’t want money! I want you! Charlie, I’m sorry. I’ve learnt from my mistake now. Please don’t leave.”
Tears began to stream down Linda’s face. She balked at the thought of him returning to Julia’s side.
Charlie had no intention to be a part of her act. He rose from the couch and stated, “You can just throw my stuff away. I’m too lazy to pack them. Let’s live our own lives from now on. As for Francis, he’ll always be my son.”
With that, he walked straight to the door.
Linda hurriedly chased after him and clasped onto his arm. “Charlie, please. I’m begging you. Please don’t leave me. I won’t do something like that ever again.”
Charlie sighed, but since he already made a decision, there was no reason for him to drag his feet.
He flung her hands away and strode through the front door.
she cast a look at her housekeeper and
to
over to Linda’s side and shout, “Mr. Hadley, Mdm. Macall has fainted. Mr.
<
halted, but he
his pause, the housekeeper began yelling louder, “Mr.
has fainted! Her face is
tightly and continued leaving, not sparing even a glimpse at the urgent calls
driven away, the housekeeper said resignedly, “You can quit the act, Mdm. Macall. Mr.
up from the floor and stretched her neck to peer
door.
right. He and his car are
gone!
feeling of bitterness from
you can snatch Charlie away like this? I won’t give up until the final
was feeling
work, but clearing
few employees were enjoying their coffees in the breakroom when Gina walked in.
was anticipating
a new celebrity to
it’s Ella. Recently, one of
go ask for her
someone is backing her since she hasn’t stopped receiving
and only Christina was silent as a
ones she
returned
accompany me to the shooting site to
but her role was mainly supporting Gina. However, she was aware of the photography style
Ms. Tanner.” Christina set down her work at hand and rose to follow Gina out
already gotten
fluid. Her appeal was her
the concept of being sexy yet sweet–looking
the photographer would teach her how to pose, and Christina and Gina would look at the
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