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.

for a

so Christina draped her jacket over her mother’s

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

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

always filled Sharon with a wave

mother. As my family, you’re my

stroke Christina’s hair as tears

will she be mad at me and ignore me if she knows I’ve been lying to her? I can’t afford to lose this precious relationship with

could utter a word, Christina piped up. “It’s getting late. The wind’s getting stronger too. You should

room on the second floor

left the room

shower. He was scrolling the financial news on a tablet while

yet?” asked Christina while eyeing the contents

In his free time,

looked up at her. A pair of glasses sat neatly

asleep?”

lap and

dark eyes flared with desire. “I have a business trip tomorrow and will only be

“I know.”

after their conversation and traced his handsome features

an attractive face that could never bore Christina no matter how long she

hooked her arms around his neck, planning to give him a peck on the lips. Alas, things heated up more quickly than

work the next morning, Christina was still

getting dressed, he noticed a

That cheeky minx.

kiss Christina softly on her

quickly and accompanied her mother

to shop together and concluded their

time they returned to Scenic

off the minute they entered. Christina thought she recognized the

lavishly dressed, middle–aged woman perched

to Christina cautiously,

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