Let Me Stay The Night

The housekeeper served Christina a bowl of hot soup

“What is this Christins & brows were knitted together as she regarded the inky-black soup in front of her in aversio

“Mrs Hadley specially sent this over for your negishment Youll feel better after drinking it, and you might even be able to give Mr. Hadley a baby soon. My Christina” the housekeeper replied, grinning from ea to rai

Immediately. Christina’s face flushed bright red. For my nourishment? More like prepping me for prepmency?

“I don’t want to drink this Give me something else she declined

A conflicted look showed on the housekeeper’s face Trm afraid that isn’t possible. Mr. Hadley has drunk a bowl, and this is yours. Mrs. Hadley gave the orders to watch you finish it. Why don’t you play along since she means well. Ms Christina?”

At that, Christina heaved a sigh. “Leave it here, then Make me a bowl of oatmeal, please.”

Acquiescing smilingly, the housekeeper whirled around and went into the kitchen.

The moment she left. Christina hastily slid the concoction before her over to Nathaniel with light movements. “Drink it for me.”

Nathaniel threw her a sidelong glance. “It’s not bitter. Try it.”

I feel sick from the smell alone, yet he’s claiming that it isn’t bitter? What a blatant lie!

Christina gazed at him with teary eyes like a lost lamb seeking help. “I’ll throw up after drinking it since it’s so bitter”

Nathaniel went silent.

“Pretty please?”

That whiny voice rendered the man defenseless.

Since he did not turn her down, Christina quickly took off after bidding him farewell.

As soon as Christina stepped into the office, Rayne hurried over. “You’ve got an appointment with a premier VIP today, and it’s almost time, Christina. Do make the necessary preparations.”

“Okay. Buy me some breakfast, please.” While saying that, Christina walked into the office.

A moment later, Rayne returned with breakfast.

when Christina had finished

before getting to her feet and going to meet the

sat an elderly lady in a gown with her hair combed neatly and a rare emerald necklace on her

of Christina’s past works in her hand, and an

door, Christina entered the room. Good

with frill sleeves that day, the low-cut design accentuating her long and slender neck. Her fair and exquisite skin gave others a sense of

morning. This is Mrs Azure Lazuli. She would like to commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,” the assistant beside the

knew that it was a fake

the way the elderly woman in front of her dressed, Christina could tell that the woman was either rich or influential. Well, I guess she

of style would you like?” She promptly

or any plain color. The pattern will be

calm gaze on Christina, her eyes fixed on the emerald necklace on the latter’s

assistant, Christina suddenly sensed someone staring at her.

Lifting

look in the latter’s eyes was kind and gentle. It was as though

swamped Christina at being regarded with such a look from

your necklace is really unique, Ms. Steele. May I know where you bought it?” Azure asked, her raspy voice carrying a sense

“It’s from my mother, who said it’s a family heirloom. I’m not sure about

truth, she had never scrutinized the carving on the pendant, so she felt that it

Wearing such emerald suits you perfectly,” Azure remarked, her

you for the compliment.” Christina felt very

the same time, she lamented inwardly. This elderly lady is rather strange. Instead of talking about clothing at the first meeting, she’s concerned about the

I take your measurements?” Subsequently, she changed the subject.

hurry. Please schedule another appointment. and make a house call for that. I hope to see your draft design

house calls. Alas, the

to charge a “reasonable” fee if I were to personally make

relented, “Sure. I’ll make another appointment

leaving the

until the two of them had gone a distance away, Christina turned to Rayne slightly. “Don’t you think that Mrs. Lazuli seemed to be looking at me strangely earlier?”

the elderly, so it’s only natural that she eyeballed