Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 297 Watch A Movie

Julia beamed and nodded eagerly. “Remember to drink it while it’s still hot, I’ll head back now.”

Nathaniel glanced at the thermos flask in front of him and picked it up. At once, the strong scent of traditional medicine hit his nostrils.

His allergic reaction caused by misogyny was a vulnerability, a weakness he had to keep hidden. If news of his condition were to spread, it would pose a significant threat to him.

He downed the herbal concoction in one go.

The elevator doors slid open.

Christina was heading to the office with the lunchbox when she ran into Jewel, who had just come out of Madison’s office.

They couldn’t stand the sight of each other.

Christina stared straight ahead, refusing to look at Jewell

When they walked past each other, Jewel couldn’t stop herself from grabbing Christina’s hand. She cast a contemptuous look at the lunchbox and sneered, “Do you think you’re a five–star chef? How dare you cook for Nathaniel?”

Her voice was dripping with sarcasm.

Christina swiftly pulled back her hand, knowing that the more Jewel grew furious, the calmer she needed to be. “Nathaniel adores my cooking. He always polishes off the dishes I prepare for him.”

Jewel finally grasped the unsettling sensation of witnessing someone speak with the utmost provocation in the calmest demeanor. Christina might appear gentle on the surface, but beneath her façade lay a person armed with sharp thorns.

Her eyes nearly popped out of her sockets as she flushed in anger. “Stop acting all smug. When Nathaniel gets better, he’ll discard you and get a better, prettier, and more efficient wife!”

Christina didn’t understand what she meant. She couldn’t comprehend the meaning behind Jewel’s cryptic statement. Nathaniel had always been in good health, or so she believed. Why was Jewel insinuating. otherwise? Her words seemed like nonsensical ramblings to Christina.

Has she lost her mind after I angered her?

the truth and turned around,

her words and walked

conditioner running constantly. However, the pungent aroma of the traditional

that morning, but after she calmed down, she realized Nathaniel must’ve gotten

nails into her palms as she blinked at him innocently like a child who had done something wrong. She looked so adorable that Nathaniel couldn’t help forgiving her

Shall we eat together?” she asked softly like a kitten that had just woken up from

The gloom in Nathaniel’s eyes

frowned

earlier, came Nathaniel’s reply. His expression stiffened. He

She unpacked her lunchbox and smiled, for him

was holding aside and went to

crisp white shirt that showcased his muscular body. Christina’s gaze instinctively gravitated toward his sculpted muscles, causing

beside Christina and began

Christina’s cooking. The love and care she had put into preparing the simple, home–cooked dishes made him appreciate them

off work tonight? I’ll

jacket, so her cheeks were still crimson. “I… have to meet a client at eight tonight,

“Okay.”

lunch, Christina settled on the couch to

His hot breath fanned

tired?” Christina

the past, she had often suggested going on a movie date or spending quality time together. However, Nathaniel’s identity and demanding work schedule made it difficult for them to do so. By the time he could

Christina had stopped making this

a kiss at the back of her earlobe and drawled lazily, “I’m not tired. Let’s pick a time, and I’ll reserve the

kitten. “Okay, let’s make it at nine–thirty. You can

all over her

of her neck and nibbled on her neck

afternoon nap in his office. She only got to

noticed that Christina felt much better after making the

in the tailor room, focusing on her designs. As evening approached, Rayne delivered unexpected news–the client