A Crazy Night Novel

Christina’s breath caught in her throat, freezing her entire body She stared at Azure in utter disbelief. “Mrs. Lazuli, tell me, is this true?

Azure frowned. “It’s all true, Christina. I was planning to explain it to you at the right time

Christina finally preced together the entire story from the fragments of information that she had accumulated and asked in a trembling voice. “Were my parents amongst the people who died in the collapse of the building under Hadley Corporation’s ownership?”

Anya was satisfied to see the color drain from Christina’s cheeks as an expression of guilt crossed her face. “Yes, it was all because of the Hadley family. They are the mortal enemies of the Gibson family. If you want to inherit the shares from the Gibson family, you must get a divorce first!”

Azure patted Anya’s hand and said in a rather worried tone. “Stop talking now. Allow Christina some time to digest the information. It’s a lot to take in, after all.”

Christina was in shock. It was an accident! After a long silence, she turned on her heels and ran out of the study.

Anya couldn’t hide her satisfaction as a smug smile played on her lips. She relished seeing Christina caught in a heartbroken dilemma, knowing that whichever choice she made, would only lead to her unhappiness.

Christina did not know how, but she found herself back in Scenic Garden Manor.

She obsessed over the matter the entire way back. Finally, she decided that she would ask Nathaniel for clarification and stormed into the study, flinging the tightly-shut door open.

Sebastian who had been reporting on work matters, was shocked. Who is that? Who dares to throw the door open with so much force?

The two men looked up to see Christina stalking over to them with a gloomy expression on her face.

Sebastian was startled. “Mrs. Hadley, we are-

“Leave us,” ordered Christina in a voice devoid of any emotion.

Sebastian did not dare to protest. He quickly put down the documents in his hands and left the room, the door swinging shut behind him.

Christina marched toward Nathaniel, her eyes ablaze. “Nathaniel, did you already know my true identity?”

The man looked straight into her eyes and declared firmly, “It doesn’t matter what your identity is. You are still my wife.”

His assertive voice made it impossible to argue with him.

Christina’s brows pulled together. Her voice became serious and she almost shouted, “That’s not what I’m talking about. You knew who I was! You knew that the collapse killed my mother! Why didn’t you tell me?”

There was nothing she hated more than being told lies and half-truths.

man who had lain beside her every night was the one who was hiding truths from her. It made her feel so stupid and terrified even.

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her, conflicting emotions raging in his eyes. “I just haven’t figured out how

to tell me at all? You knew about this four years ago, and m all those four years, you still haven’t found a way to tell me?” Christina asked angrily Disappointment cast a shadow over

others break the news to her, no one would have seen

as if there was no one whom she

disappoint me,” she declared

on her heels and walked out of the room, slamming the door

it felt as if an entire century had passed. Christina exited Scenic Garden Manor and drove

drove, the

else to go, she headed back to

She fished out her phone and noted Rayne’s name on

why weren’t you at

you please reschedule this week’s work for me?” Christina replied in

tired voice.

realized that something was wrong. “What’s going on? Did you fight with Mr.

talk to you when I get back to the office,” said Christina before ending the call.

up

went to the bathroom to wash and adjust her

around the car and asked, “Mommy, why didn’t Daddy come along

work,” Christina

would pick us up

promises

when the traffic light turned red and turned around to face the two kids in the backseat, patiently explaining. “Daddy really has something to do. He’ll come home once he’s done… Now, who wants seafood for dinner tonight?”

quickly changed the subject away

Me!” Lucas and Camila

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then! Not only will we be having seafood for dinner tonight, but we’ll also be having your favorite dessert and sweets,” Christina said with a smile, trying not to reveal her complicated emotions to the children.