Chapter 185 The Nasty Aunt

Nathaniel stepped forward to greet Sharon. “Mom.”

He might not be a man of many words, but his actions spoke volumes about his demeanor.

Christina linked arms with her mother and Nathaniel, leading them to the dining table. “Let’s dig in. I’m starving.”

The three of them sat at the table and began eating.

Christina was the only one chatting away during the meal. The household kitchen knew of her love for shrimp, and the chef would always prepare shrimp scampi when Christina was dining at home.

Nathaniel dutifully shelled the shrimp for her while she nattered away.

She made quick work of the shrimp and shot Nathaniel a doe–eyed look of anticipation.

Sharon watched on in disbelief as Nathaniel shelled each shrimp carefully and handfed Christina.

Is this really the proud, distant Mr. Hadley that everyone speaks of? I thought he would be some aloof man, but he’s so

sweet toward Christina!

Back then, Sharon had been bedridden for several days after learning that Gideon had married Christina off to the Hadley family for

money.

Sharon cleared her throat and said, “Christina, shell your own shrimp. Don’t dirty Nathaniel’s hands.”

A CEO’s hands are meant for more important things like holding a fountain pen and signing contracts.

Christina pouted and defended herself, “I’d love to shell my own shrimp, but Nathaniel won’t let me. He likes to do it for me. Isn’t that right, Nathaniel?”

“Yes.” He followed up with his brief reply by feeding Christina another freshly shelled shrimp.

Sharon cringed internally at their public display of affection.

Although the butler and the help were usually immune to the couple’s sappy behavior and Nathaniel’s penchant for romantic and cringeworthy gestures, they happened to let down their guard then and squirmed.

So… cringey.

Sharon for a stroll in the

so Christina draped her jacket over her mother’s shoulders. She also

for a long time. Christina took the opportunity to thank Sharon for being with her while she worked through

sorry my illness has caused you

always filled Sharon

say that, Mom. You’re my mother. As my family, you’re my pillar of support,”

Christina’s hair as tears

Is it time for me to come clean? But will she be mad at me and ignore me if she knows I’ve been lying to her? I can’t afford

Christina piped up. “It’s getting late. The wind’s getting stronger too. You should get

second floor and even poured her a glass of warm

left the room once

He was scrolling the financial news on a

asked Christina while eyeing the

attending meetings. In his free time,

looked up at her. A pair of glasses sat neatly

asleep?” he

curled into his lap and mumbled, “Mm–hmm. Fast

while his dark eyes flared with desire. “I have a business trip tomorrow and will only be back the day after. Take good care of Mom while

“I know.”

conversation and traced his

features were angular but not too sharp like an Epean’s. It made for an attractive face that could never bore Christina no matter how long she stared

planning to give him a peck

next morning, Christina

noticed a

That cheeky minx.

to kiss Christina softly on her

up quickly and accompanied her mother to do

pair rarely had a chance to shop together and concluded their trip with a

by the time they returned to Scenic

minute they entered. Christina thought she recognized the aroma

a lavishly dressed, middle–aged

cautiously,

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