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.

“It’s fine.”

hand with a cotton swab stained with aqueous

the most. She wanted

it.” He spoke tenderly as if he was coaxing a

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

face made

lightly. His

averted her gaze. “Thank you. Can I

you suffer from amnesia? This is your home.” Nathaniel seemed to have forgotten entirely about

would be a 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

divorced. What you’re doing

her chin and forced her to

a smirk. “Who would’ve thought you’re knowledgeable in legal matters

She could sense he was

that case, are we still considered a legally married couple if the divorce agreement is missing, and we’ve yet to finalize the documents