Let Me Stay The Night

As the familiar sight of the entrance came into view, someone pulled open the door to the passenger seat. “Get down.”

Christina didn’t have the slightest wish to return to Scenic Garden Manor, which had been nothing more than a cage to her.

“I don’t want to,” she refused indifferently.

She didn’t want to be Mrs. Hadley, much less live at Nathaniel’s mercy.

Before she could react, Christina suddenly felt herself being lifted. Her soft body stuck close to his muscular chest.

Christina’s heart palpitated inexplicably as she sensed his body heat seeping through her skin.

Nathaniel carried her into the house. The housekeeper, moving in their direction, was utterly shocked. She couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw Nathaniel holding Christina, who had been chased out of the house, in his arms.

After gently placing her on the couch, he held up her palm. The cut on her hand stimulated her nerves, sending pain up her arm.

“Bring me the first-aid kit.”

The housekeeper, who was in a daze, immediately hummed in acknowledgment after hearing Nathaniel’s stern voice. She hastily retrieved the first-aid kit and placed it on the table.

I do it, Mr. Hadley?” How can I let Mr. Hadley handle this sort of

“It’s fine.”

the back of Christina’s hand with a cotton swab stained

It hurts!” She feared physical pain the most. She wanted to retract her arm, but

good. Bear with it.” He spoke tenderly

stark contrast of a man, standing at approximately six feet tall, suddenly talking to

on his face made his

bandaging her wound, he even blew at it lightly. His breath grazed

her gaze. “Thank you. Can

seemed to have forgotten entirely about

better alternative. He has never shown me any concern after so many years of marriage. Is he doing this because he changed his mind after we slept together that

you’re doing now

forced her to

“Who would’ve thought you’re knowledgeable

She could sense

to her, puffing his breaths on the tip of her nose. “In that case, are we still considered a