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.”

and began working. Some trivial work needed to be done, and they were particularly time-consuming

organized the information, she instructed. the driver

she arrived

got out of the car and introduced herself to the guard, who promptly opened

she noticed Maggie had made the preparations to receive her,

arrival, Maggie flashed an elegant smile.

at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at gown

Old Mrs. Taggart. The

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

them had a regular, trusted tailor who

Christina was sure that Maggie was

to expose Maggie’s intention before the

“May I measure

responded with a kind smile before gracefully

she asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are your style preferences and preferred colors?”

violet, and plum. I haven’t decided which color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?” Maggie asked her in

more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday wear.

haven’t made up my mind yet.”

the latter would handle. the situation and, at

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

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

she turned to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for Ms. Steele to sketch her designs.”

for her to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have to trouble you to prepare

the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the design page on her tablet, and started

amendments to

was making things difficult for her on purpose.

sound of footsteps approaching

you carry out the tasks you should be

Christina didn’t even bother to look

at all Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite not

to the company until they notified

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