A Crazy Night Novel

Yes, Christma said as she pulled out the emerald pendant she had been wearing around her neck.

After seeing the exquisite, glittering imperial emerald, Sharon gradually calmed down. “You have to keep that safe I can’t stress enough how important it is.”

“I know. You’ve said it’s a family heirloom, so don’t worry. I’ll guard it with my life,” Christina reassured.

However, just as she was about to probe further, a nurse entered the ward and interrupted their chat. “It’s time for the patient to rest. Please leave.”

“Rest well, Mom,” Christina said, gently patting Sharon’s hand. “I’ll bring the two little ones along on the

next visit.”

Knowing she’d see her adorable grandchildren soon, Sharon couldn’t help but smile. “All right, then.”

When Christina stepped out of the ward, her gaze immediately fell upon the tall and lanky Nathaniel standing by the window.

Dressed in a tailored black suit, there was no denying he looked exceptionally suave and steady

Christina approached the man and held his arm, appreciating how she could feel his toned muscles even through his clothes. “Let’s head home.”

Before long, the couple was back in the car and on their way home. “How was the chat with your mother?” Nathaniel asked softly.

“It was pretty good. However, when I asked if she knew the Gibson family, she evaded the question and enquired about my pendant instead,” Christina replied.

Come to think of it, that was rather odd. Moreover, I also noticed how anrious Mom became when I mentioned the Gibsons. It seemed as though she was hiding something important from me…

With that, she looked up at Nathaniel. “I have this nagging feeling that Mom’s keeping something from me. Are you also doing the same?”

The man flinched a little as his fingers instinctively stiffened. “No.”

Just like that, his simple one-word reply dispelled all of Christina’s worries.

“You head home first. I have a cocktail party later, so I’ll attend it for a while before returning.” Nathaniel added.

As much as he hated such events, there were still receptions and parties where his attendance was

necessary.

moment’s hesitation, Christina spoke up. “Would you like me to accompany

if you can.”

aren’t very appropriate, though. Why don’t you send me home to change before we attend the

I present myself is a reflection of Nathaniel’s social status? I have to

outfit now,” Nathaniel replied

at a luxury dress shop.

to give Sebastian a call first.”

a vast selection of expensive gowns, with the cheapest

and

salespeople were all busy with their work, one of them couldn’t help but look Christina up and down.

I can’t

another until a short-haired shop manager, Sally, reluctantly approached Christina.

the manager’s voice and figured the

her.

chose not to call her out. “Do you have

Sally replied

can she be so

second, she walked to a champagne dress. “What about this one?”

either,” Sally muttered, a trace

another section of the shop, where every gown was

she said after picking

two hundred and eighty thousand. If you have no problem with the price. I’ll get it for you,” Sally said. Ha!

try it on,” Christina replied

as she might, Sally couldn’t find a trace of surprise on the woman’s face. Hmph. She sure knows how to put on

holding is

changing room?” Christina added, still not

earn Sally’s respect, and the latter merely pointed to the right. “It’s over there. You can

furrowed her brows and silently walked

+5 Bonus

for someone with a petite frame like Christina, choosing the