Let Me Stay The Night

Christina treated Yerek’s words as if they were a joke. “How could you, an outsider, claim to know my identity better than I do?”

Yerek responded with an amused look and countered, “What if it’s something that has been kept from you?”

Christina’s e eyes narrowed, and it felt as if time stood still, even though only a few seconds had passed.

She had never questioned her identity before this moment.

In her mind, she simply had a despicable father figure and had no desire to delve into her past ever again. It was enough for her to live peacefully with her mother for the rest of her days.

“You can’t possibly know more about me than I do, especially if it’s something I’m completely unaware of. so drop it,” Christina firmly stated, refusing to entertain Yerek’s claims. She turned around, intending to leave.

“Your last name isn’t Steele, and you’re not the daughter of Gideon and Sharon. You are the eldest. daughter of the Gibson family from Hallsbay.” Yerek revealed through gritted teeth.

Though reluctant, Yerek saw this as the best way to break her and Nathaniel apart.

Christina halted in her tracks and narrowed her eyes as she processed Yerek’s words.

Noticing Christina’s hesitation, Yerek handed her a folder he had prepared earlier.

“Take a look at these documents. If you find them incomplete, perhaps Nathaniel’s study holds the information you’re seeking,” he suggested.

With a mix of speculation and doubt swirling in her mind. Christina accepted the folder.

She left the hotel and drove back to Scenic Garden Manor.

Upon entering her room, Christina wasted no time opening the folder, causing its contents to spill onto

the surface before her.

However, instead of directly addressing her background and identity, she discovered a newspaper cutting. The article recounted an incident that had taken place over twenty years ago. It described the collapse of a real estate site owned by Hadley Corporation, resulting in a trapped car and the death of one passenger, as well as severe injuries to another.

Charlie, who had still been the CEO of Hadley Corporation at that time, had publicly apologized for the

tragic event.

tried to connect the dots between this incident and her own life, but Yerek’s words

curiosity, Christina

study, the table displayed neatly stacked folders and

nothing of relevance. Frustrated, she shifted her attention to the bookshelves, meticulously scanning

shed light

her to question if Yerek had once again deceived

are you doing?” A deep, husky voice startled Christina out of her reverie, causing her to jump in fright.

she turned around to face Nathaniel. “I thought I could help organize your shelves since I have some

the housekeeper,” Nathaniel insisted, firmly grabbing her wrist and pulling her

are your hands so

cold,” Christina instinctively replied, pulling her hand away. Unaware that Nathaniel had entered the study while she was engrossed in her search, she had broken into

around and noticed that the air conditioner was turned off while a refreshing summer breeze filled

since it’s getting dark.” Nathaniel got up and

then, two small figures-Lucas and Camila-burst into the room. They joyfully ran toward Christina and wrapped their tiny arms around her legs. “Mommy, Grandma had the driver send

looked at Christina with innocent eyes and added, “Mommy,

cake. But we should get Daddy to come

wide eyes. “How could we let Daddy miss out on something so good? Right?” she said, punctuating

tooth, couldn’t resist

all

the snack together, Christina took Lucas and Camila

them into bed.

day. Nathaniel left early for work, even though it

engrossed herself in her design draft, basking in the gentle morning light that streamed through the windows.

chose to stay by

of soccer right in the study. Before long, the room echoed

her face etched with worry. “Are you two hurt?”

a sheepish smile, he admitted, “No, but all

grown-up demeanor, scolded Lucas, “I told you not to play soccer in