Chapter 298 Your House Is On Fire

Francis lowered his gaze momentarily and looked up soon. He teased, “You’re going on a date? Do you mind if 1 tag along?”

Christina was taken aback to hear that. Both men were at odds every time they met and wouldn’t stop until a winner was determined. His words made her shudder in fear.

“I was joking. Why do you look so serious?

Christina heaved a sigh of relief.

After they finished the dessert, it was almost time for her to leave. Christina cleared the empty boxes and said, “You go ahead. I need to pack up.”

Francis knew she didn’t want Nathaniel to see them together. Clearly, she had made up an excuse to make him leave.

Strangely, he felt as though he had to hide so others wouldn’t see him, just like he did as a child when he was regarded as the illegitimate child of someone else.

The feeling of his dignity getting crushed overwhelmed him instantly.

Suddenly, a horrible idea surfaced in his mind.

Francis glanced at the pinhole camera hidden in the potted plant and strode over to hug Christina from behind.

Her body was soft and smelled so great, and he had the urge to indulge in her presence.

Christina curled into a ball in shock and chided, “Francis, what are you doing?”

“Christina, the back of my waist is hurting. I think it’s the side effects from my previous injury.” Francis complained, feigning pain as he furrowed his brows,

Christina had her back to him and didn’t notice his calm expression.

She felt slightly guilty as he had to delay getting treatment because of her.

“What should we do now? Should I get the doctor to come here?” Christina panicked and reached into her pocket to get her phone.

and said, “There’s no need for that. Let me hold you and take a

but to stand still like

on the translucent window, creating a

to stand? Why don’t you

his arms when he wasn’t paying attention and got him an armchair to sit in. A flicker of disappointment passed through Francis‘ eyes as he felt the warmth from Christina’s body dissipate. Swiftly masking his emotions, he responded, “That’s all right. My assistant is waiting for me downstairs, so

“Okay.”

figure was already gone as though

her watch and assumed Nathaniel would be here

movie they would be watching later. As time ticked by, she slowly

later, her phone rang, jolting her awake. She opened her eyes, only to be greeted

Should we go watch a movie now?” Nathaniel sounded calm, but he could be heard

time and realized it was

the night

we can head back to Sharbrook Manor

he really wanted to watch a movie with Christina

“All right. I’ll come

gauged the time. “Come down two minutes later. I don’t want you. to wait

Christina chuckled aloud. “Sure.”

before grabbing

to see the

was illuminated by the moonlight, accentuated by the bespoke supthat gave him an air of refinement and sophistication. With his striking and enigmatic features, he

bouquet of red roses

the

you,” he said in his

fragrance of the roses enveloped her

flowers may wither and fade, the emotions she experienced upon receiving them would forever

“Thanks. Let’s go.”

door to the passenger seat so she could get into the car. After that, he

a romantic movie. It was almost

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