A Crazy Night Novel

Soon, she dozed off once again when drowsiness crept up. By the time she woke up, it was two in the afternoon..

She was roused by the butler.

Rubbing her eyes, she sat up sluggishly and asked in a hoarse voice, “What is it?”

“Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Hadley has sent someone here to pick you up. Mr. Hadley said you could eat something before heading out. There’s no rush,” the butler answered.

Right then, Christina remembered she was supposed to go to the hospital with Nathaniel for the prenatal care checkup. I slept so soundly that I almost forgot about the appointment!

After regaining full consciousness, she got up from the couch and smiled bashfully, “Please tell the driver to wait for me. I’ll head upstairs to get changed.”

“Mr. Hadley said there’s no rush,” the butler repeated. “I’ll get the housekeeper to heat up the dishes and serve you lunch.”

“Thank you.” Christina didn’t reject the butler’s suggestion. She then went upstairs to get changed before coming back down to have lunch and getting into a black car parked in front of the entrance.

While the driver was driving slowly, Christina scrolled through her phone. There and then, she noticed that her previous conversation with Nathaniel ended with the teasing text he sent to her.

Christina had the habit of reporting her whereabouts to Nathaniel, so she texted: I’ve already left the house. See you later.

deal with some work matters on her

window and jumped in alarm. Why are we in an unfamiliar

to Hadley

congested. In order to save

that man’s head, and he looks so fierce. He doesn’t look like he’s Nathaniel’s subordinate! Wait! He isn’t Nathaniel’s

inched toward the car door and discreetly placed

mirror, and he sneered, “Looks like you’re not that stupid after all. Save your breath. I’ve already locked all the doors,

I can’t afford to confront him head-on.

asked in a deep voice. “If you want money, I can give you all the money you want. After that, you may leave. I won’t

bargain her way out of trouble.

once we arrive at the destination.” The man seemed reluctant to talk. He then lit up a

slammed on the brakes, causing her to slam hard into

managed to protect her tummy