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

ignored her words and walked into Nathaniel’s

running constantly. However, the pungent aroma of the traditional medicine still lingered

a sour note that morning, but after she calmed down, she realized Nathaniel must’ve gotten upset as

like a child who had done something wrong. She looked so adorable that Nathaniel couldn’t help forgiving her

she asked softly like

Nathaniel’s eyes faded away

to the coffee table. Suddenly, she frowned and asked, “Nathaniel, why does your reek of

some for me earlier, came Nathaniel’s reply. His expression stiffened. He wasn’t good

oblivious to his strange reaction. She unpacked her

he was holding aside and

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

sat beside Christina and began eating in

cooking. The love and care she had put into preparing the simple, home–cooked

work tonight? I’ll go pick you up,” he

cheeks were still

“Okay.”

settled on

pulled her into his arms. His hot breath fanned her nape as

Christina blinked adorably,

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 finally leave the office, it was usually past

had stopped making

and drawled lazily, “I’m not tired. Let’s

her neck, causing her to recoil instinctively like a frightened kitten. “Okay, let’s make it at nine–thirty. You can choose the movie…” she trailed off,

nape spread all over her body, igniting her nerves

neck and nibbled on her neck as though

forced by Nathaniel to take an afternoon nap in his office. She only got to return to

Christina felt much better after making

designs. As evening approached, Rayne delivered unexpected news–the client had canceled their appointment