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.

had finished eating, the client arrived.

her feet and going to meet the

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

past works in her hand, and an assistant stood beside

the door, Christina entered the room. Good morning. I’m

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

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

she knew that it was a fake

tell that the woman was either rich or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to use her real name

would you like?” She promptly

The pattern will be ink orchid

calm gaze on Christina, her eyes fixed on the emerald necklace

assistant, Christina suddenly sensed someone staring at her. her eyes,

Lifting

gentle. It was as though she was looking

unease swamped Christina at being regarded with

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

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

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

Ms. Steele. Wearing such emerald suits you perfectly,” Azure remarked,

Christina felt very much

strange. Instead of talking about clothing at the first meeting, she’s concerned about

I take your measurements?” Subsequently,

in a hurry. Please schedule another appointment. and make a house call for that. I hope to

on making house calls. Alas, the client before her offered no

will be sure to charge a “reasonable” fee if I were

“Sure. I’ll

smile before leaving the conference room with her assistant.

away, Christina turned to Rayne slightly.

the elderly, so it’s