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 eating, the

getting to her feet and going to meet

sat an elderly lady in a gown with her hair combed neatly and

a portfolio of Christina’s past works in her

open the door, Christina entered the room. Good morning.

wore a chiffon shirt with frill sleeves that day, the low-cut design accentuating her long

She would like to commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,”

she knew that it

or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to use her real name for

kind of style would you like?” She promptly went

blue magenta, sepia, or any plain color. The pattern will be ink orchid with simplicity being the

eyes fixed on the emerald necklace on the latter’s

details with the assistant, Christina suddenly sensed someone staring at her. her eyes, she met Azure’s

Lifting

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

at being regarded with such a look

Steele. May I know where

from my mother, who said

scrutinized the carving on the pendant, so she felt that

Wearing such

you for the compliment.” Christina felt

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

measurements?” Subsequently, she changed the

and make a house call for that. I

Alas, the client

to charge a “reasonable” fee

“Sure. I’ll make another appointment

flashed her a smile before leaving the conference room with her assistant.

had gone a distance away, Christina turned to Rayne slightly. “Don’t you

favored by the elderly, so it’s only natural that she eyeballed you.” Rayne replied, finding nothing amiss.