Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 185

Chapter 185 The Nasty Aunt

Nathaniel stepped forward to greet Sharon. “Mom.”

He might not be a man of many words, but his actions spoke volumes about his demeanor.

Christina linked arms with her mother and Nathaniel, leading them to the dining table. “Let’s dig in. I’m starving.”

The three of them sat at the table and began eating.

Christina was the only one chatting away during the meal. The household kitchen knew of her love for shrimp, and the chef would always prepare shrimp scampi when Christina was dining at home.

Nathaniel dutifully shelled the shrimp for her while she nattered away.

She made quick work of the shrimp and shot Nathaniel a doe–eyed look of anticipation.

Sharon watched on in disbelief as Nathaniel shelled each shrimp carefully and handfed Christina.

Is this really the proud, distant Mr. Hadley that everyone speaks of? I thought he would be some aloof man, but he’s so

sweet toward Christina!

Back then, Sharon had been bedridden for several days after learning that Gideon had married Christina off to the Hadley family for

money.

Sharon cleared her throat and said, “Christina, shell your own shrimp. Don’t dirty Nathaniel’s hands.”

A CEO’s hands are meant for more important things like holding a fountain pen and signing contracts.

Christina pouted and defended herself, “I’d love to shell my own shrimp, but Nathaniel won’t let me. He likes to do it for me. Isn’t that right, Nathaniel?”

“Yes.” He followed up with his brief reply by feeding Christina another freshly shelled shrimp.

Sharon cringed internally at their public display of affection.

Although the butler and the help were usually immune to the couple’s sappy behavior and Nathaniel’s penchant for romantic and cringeworthy gestures, they happened to let down their guard then and squirmed.

So… cringey.

for a

breeze was rather chilly, so Christina draped her jacket over her mother’s shoulders. She also held her mother’s hand tenderly, just like in

took the opportunity to thank Sharon for being with her

apologetically, “I’m sorry my illness has caused you so much trouble all these

filled Sharon

mother. As my family, you’re my pillar of support,” Christina

Christina’s hair as tears welled

concealing the truth about Christina’s background for a long time. Is it time for me to come clean? But will she be mad at me and ignore me if she knows I’ve been lying to her? I can’t

utter a word, Christina piped up. “It’s getting late. The wind’s getting stronger too. You

in a room on the second floor and even

room once Sharon

the shower. He was scrolling the financial news on a tablet while

while eyeing the contents on

over documents and attending meetings. In his free time, he reads through more Anglandurn

at her. A pair of glasses sat neatly across

asleep?”

curled into his lap and mumbled,

business trip tomorrow and will only be back the day after. Take good care of Mom while

“I know.”

their conversation and traced his handsome features

features were angular but not too sharp like an Epean’s. It made for an attractive face that could never bore Christina no matter how long

arms around his neck, planning to give him a peck on the lips. Alas, things heated up more quickly than she

left for work the next morning, Christina was still

noticed

That cheeky minx.

forget to kiss Christina softly on her cheek

awoke hours later, she freshened up quickly and accompanied her mother

shop together and concluded their trip with a decent

by the time they returned to Scenic

the minute they entered. Christina thought she recognized the aroma of Earl Grey

dressed, middle–aged woman

butler said to Christina cautiously,

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