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 no one could

ran after her. “Where are

the kids were safe, she was fine with everything

safe. Just be patient and wait. I’m doing this for

I know you’re upset, but

finish her words, Anya shoved her away.

stay here and don’t cause

held Azure and helped her up

realized that the children were still

wasn’t about

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

it impossible to sleep. She spent the entire night tirelessly searching the vast Gibson residence. However, with its numerous

had been instructed not to grant her access to any keys, further

Christina’s search proved futile.

asleep out of exhaustion in one of the guest rooms, deciding to get some rest before continuing

the guest room Christina was staying in from the outside. When Christina woke

believe they locked me

angrily. “Open the

door went unanswered, echoing through the

I need to find Lucas

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

her? Ignore her and don’t bring her any food.

back at the cliff, so she won’t starve to her death

housekeeper dared not defy her order and

out of the house and followed a path that led to the backyard. Her steps carried her to a storage room tucked

door to see

none other than Lucas

woman, let us out!” Lucas

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