A Crazy Night Novel

“Are you being good children back at home?” Christina asked, her voice gentle.

Both Lucas and Camila missed her a lot, so they began whining. “Mommy, we miss you a lot! Since you’re not at home, no one can put us to bed.”

Christina frowned upon hearing that. “What about your daddy? Didn’t he put you to bed?”

Before departing the country, she agreed that Nathaniel’s bodyguard would accompany her on the condition that Nathaniel would remain at home to care for their children. Yet, to her confusion, it seemed that he hadn’t made much effort to fulfill his parental responsibilities.

Lucas and Camila suddenly realized that they had unintentionally revealed the truth, despite their promise to their father that they would keep it a secret.

Nathaniel felt a surge of panic as he realized how close the kids had come to exposing the truth.

If Christina discovers that I’m here in place of the Hadley family’s bodyguard. I’m doomed.

“No, Mommy, Daddy is always busy. He works late into the night in his study. It must be tiring for him.” Camila explained softly.

In an attempt to disguise their guilt, Lucas quickly added, “Mommy, don’t worry. Daddy is taking great care of us!”

“I’ll be back soon. Be good, and I’ll bring you your favorite chocolate as souvenirs,” Christina told them.

Lucas and Camila were afraid of making more slips. “Okay, Mommy. We’re looking forward to your return! Bye!”

Christina was about to bid them goodbye, but before she could utter a word, the children ended the call hurriedly.

She stared at the dark screen, utterly confused.

The children are usually talkative. Why did they hang up so quickly this time?

Christina was still worried. She pondered about it for a while before giving Nathaniel a call.

It took a while for the call to be answered.

“What’s wrong, Christina?” The familiar charming voice rang out, albeit sounding a little hoarse.

“Why is your voice hoarse?” she asked. Did he catch a cold from working late every day?

Nathaniel walked to the lawn outside the hospital, where it was quiet. Worried that Christina might recognize his voice, he intentionally spoke in a hoarse tone.

to his mouth, clearing his throat. “I’m doing

her phone, not knowing what to say next.

you mentioned. Yosef’s parents are safe in the country. They are

Yosef

said nothing. She seemed to be deep in

studio, I have discovered that the assistant was bribed by Yosef, not by me. She colluded with him

suspicions were confirmed by Nathaniel’s

with a clear understanding of the situation.

later, Christina said calmly,

She came all the way here for Yosef. Will she seriously believe me?

you doubt me?”

remained icy as she replied, “I don’t need to doubt you.”

suffused Nathaniel when he heard her reply.

him, realizing that his efforts

call. Christina added, “I’m not like you. You have little trust in everyone.”

that, she ended the call.

When have I not trusted others?

his phone and put on his mask before entering

he returned to the ward, Christina

lights accentuated her porcelain skin, giving it a translucent quality. Shadows formed beneath her captivating eyes, and

the nurse came in with some medicinal oil to rub

force would hurt Christina and got the medicinal oil from her, intending to apply it

him the once-over, the nurse handed the medication to him

While it

red and swollen ankle. As he examined the

and realized the bodyguard wasn’t

as there toas nowhere for him to

in bed and tried moving her leg

has been incredibly considerate. He applied a hot water

hear that. She couldn’t help but feel a sense of warmth and gratitude toward

leg healed this quickly.

examining her condition, the nurse helped