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 front

mother’s shoulders. She also held her

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

gently and uttered apologetically, “I’m sorry my illness has caused you so

mention of her past always filled Sharon with a

family, you’re my pillar of support,” Christina

hair as tears welled in her

truth about Christina’s background for a long time. Is it time for me to come clean? But will she be mad at me and ignore me if she knows

up. “It’s getting late. The wind’s getting stronger too. You

room on the second floor and even poured her a glass

the room once Sharon

out of the shower. He was scrolling the financial news on a

not sleeping yet?” asked Christina while eyeing the contents

his free time, he reads through more Anglandurn and numbers.

pair of glasses sat neatly across his

asleep?”

lap and

“I have a business trip tomorrow

“I know.”

conversation and traced his

sharp like an Epean’s. It made for an attractive face that could

to give him a peck on the lips. Alas, things heated up more

left for work the next morning, Christina was still

getting dressed, he noticed a few hickeys across

That cheeky minx.

not forget to kiss Christina softly on her cheek

later, she freshened up quickly

pair rarely had a chance to shop together and concluded their

they returned to

house felt off the minute they entered. Christina thought

lavishly dressed, middle–aged woman

said to Christina cautiously,

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