Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 298

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.

in her scent and said, “There’s no need for that. Let me hold you

but to stand still like a log,

reflected on the translucent window, creating a romantic tableau reminiscent of a scene from

tiring to stand? Why don’t you take

he felt the warmth from Christina’s body dissipate. Swiftly

“Okay.”

tall figure was already gone as though he had never been

watch and assumed Nathaniel

a magazine, wondering what movie they would be watching later. As time ticked by, she slowly fell into a deep slumber without realizing

opened her

ended later than expected. Should we go watch a movie now?” Nathaniel sounded calm, but he could be heard walking

the time and realized it was already half

Let’s go another time. I was thinking of spending the

fine. After watching the movie, we can head back to Sharbrook Manor together

he really wanted to watch a movie with Christina instead of going

involuntarily. “All right. I’ll

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

Christina chuckled aloud. “Sure.”

before

the building to see the familiar Maybach parked by

the bespoke supthat gave him an air of refinement and sophistication. With his striking and enigmatic features, he looked

of red roses

him, the stars sparkled

is for you,” he said in his

captivating scent. The fragrance of the roses enveloped her senses, leaving a lasting

fade, the emotions she experienced upon receiving them would forever be etched in

“Thanks. Let’s go.”

so she could get into the

It was almost

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