Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 385 Hard Time 

Nathaniel narrowed his eyes at her, signaling for her to continue.

“Even if they did follow me home from the supermarket, how could they be sure that I had anything. valuable on me? Let’s assume that their explanation was the truth. Their target still didn’t seem to be my valuables but was my necklace instead.”

Christina’s intuition was telling her that the two robbers were after her necklace.

The thought of what just happened made her feel anxious.

Nathaniel placed his hands on her and gently massaged her temples. “It’ll be fine. Don’t be scared. I’ll get to the bottom of this.”

The faint fragrance on him could instantly calm her mind.

By the time the car arrived at Scenic Garden Manor, Christina had fallen asleep.

Her petite figure was nestled in his arms like a child.

When they got out of the car, Nathaniel carried her into the house.

A sliver of morning sunlight streamed into the room.

When Christina woke up, she realized she had overslept.

She got up and briefly freshened up before heading out.

Rayne was organizing some information when Christina reached the office. Seeing the latter, Rayne trod over in her heels and reported that day’s work, “Old Mrs. Taggart had requested a custom-made gown a while ago. She called earlier and asked when you would be free to discuss the details.”

“Check my schedule to see when I would be free.” Christina entered her office.

“You only have free time today. At other time slots, the customers will come here to meet with you.”

Maggie Taggart had paid extra to be served at her residence.

“Send the time to my phone. You can go out and do your work if that’s all.”

Some trivial work needed to be done, and they were particularly

her actions were relatively quick. Once she had organized the information, she instructed. the driver to wait for her

she arrived at the Taggart residence.

of the car and introduced herself to

receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee

the sight of Christina’s arrival, Maggie

you’re indeed very successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at gown for

Mrs. Taggart. The honor is mine too.”

but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain that Maggie

had a regular, trusted tailor who would make custom-made

was sure that Maggie

Maggie’s intention before the latter did.

“May I measure your sizes, Old

with a kind smile before gracefully getting

took measurements, she asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are your style preferences and preferred

plum. I haven’t decided which color I want yet.

notebook. “Dark blue allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday wear. Which occasion do you plan to attend

haven’t made up my mind

deliberately making things difficult for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at the same time, observe

I’ll sketch three design drawings in those colors for you to assess so you can decide which one

indifferently, “But I want to see the designs today. Is that

she turned to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for

Christina uttered, “I’ll have to trouble you to prepare the study,

housekeeper cleaned up the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the design page on her

changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done with

things difficult

a while, the sound of footsteps approaching rang out.

enraged. “Christina, can you carry out the tasks you

didn’t

all Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care about Nathaniel

couldn’t return to the company until they notified her

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