A Crazy Night Novel

“Nathaniel, L…” Christina felt her heart sink to the bottom of her stomach in despair, causing her immense discomfort.

Nathaniel wrapped an arm around her shoulder and massaged her brows. “It’s going to be fine. Leave this

to me.”

“But-”

“Take care of the kids. Trust me,” Nathaniel asserted.

Christina’s brows knitted together. Left with no other choice, she nodded in agreement. “Okay. Let’s keep in touch with each other.”

At that, Nathaniel spun on his heels and left with the file.

Christina felt a deep sense of remorse as she watched him walk away. She could tell that he had prepared the gifts with care, knowing the importance of their visit to the Gibson family.

Alas, all of his efforts were in vain, and it pained her to see him hurt in such a way.

Christina’s eyes were burning as she turned to look at Azure. “Grandma, you’ve disappointed me.”

Anya marched over to join Azure and gave Christina a dismissive look. “Don’t be naïve. The Hadley family is at odds with us. How could you still defend Nathaniel at this juncture?” D

“He’s my husband. Besides, that accident wasn’t his fault!” Christina protested as tears glistened in her

eyes.

She felt like she had been betrayed by her own family.

Despite that, Azure maintained a stern and cold expression, her gaze filled with an icy resolve. She remained silent, showing no signs of remorse for using the kids as leverage to threaten Nathaniel.

Biting her lip. Christina demanded, “Lucas and Camila are your grandchildren. How could you use them. as pawns to fulfill your own desires? What will happen when they discover the truth when they’re older? Won’t they be furious with you?”

Isn’t she afraid the kids will blame her when they grow up?

Azure scowled. “That’s it. We’ll talk about that later. For now, he has to fulfill the agreement.”

mind, so

ran after her. “Where

the kids were safe, she

are safe. Just be patient and wait. I’m doing

know you’re upset, but

words, Anya shoved her away. “Grandma won’t tell you

here and don’t cause

Anya held Azure and helped her up the

Noticing that no cars had left the premises since her arrival, she realized that the children were still inside the expansive house However, finding their whereabouts within the vast residence posed a

wasn’t about to

I succeed. Nathaniel won’t have to make that investment in the project. I can’t

Christina found it impossible to sleep. She spent the entire night tirelessly searching the vast Gibson residence. However, with its numerous sections and locked rooms, her

her access

Christina’s search proved futile.

the guest rooms, deciding to get some rest before

someone to lock the guest room Christina was staying in from the outside. When Christina woke up around noon, she felt

believe they

angrily. “Open the door now! Open

on the door went unanswered, echoing through the building with no one to hear or respond to

need to find Lucas and

her lunch alone when the housekeeper reported to her, “Ms. Gibson, Ms. Steele has been locked up. She is crying and pounding on the door. Shall we release

smirk played on Anya’s lips. “Why should we release her? Ignore her and don’t bring her any

cliff, so she won’t starve to her death this time,

her order and nodded

path that led

key and unlocked the door to

other

woman, let us out!” Lucas screamed in

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