Let Me Stay The Night

Casually, Nathaniel undid his suit jacket and covered Christina’s face with it as he walked past her.

A hint of an alluring scent of sandalwood enveloped her, tugging at her heartstrings with its faint fragrance.

She removed the jacket to see Nathaniel and the two children playing happily.

Lucas and Camila were soon tuckered out after all the exercise.

They took a bath and immediately fell asleep after getting in bed.

When Christina came out of the children’s room, she bumped into Raymond, who was carrying pain medication on a tray.

“Is that for Nathaniel?”

“Yes. Mr. Hadley asked me to bring it to him before going upstairs.”

“Give it to me.”

After taking the medicine from the butler, she remembered that Nathaniel had played with the children immediately after reaching home and had skipped dinner. “Get the kitchen to prepare some food.”

“All right, Mrs. Hadley,” Raymond said before turning around and leaving.

Christina detected the faint scent of soap when she entered the bedroom. The sound of the hairdryer stopped, and Nathaniel stood there under the lights. He was clad in black pajamas and exuded a gloomy aura.

“Here’s your medicine, but you should eat some food before taking it. Taking medicine on an empty stomach does more harm than good-”

Before she could finish speaking, Nathaniel wrapped his long arm around her waist and kissed the back of her neck. “I’m lucky to have you.”

For a moment, Christina couldn’t find the words to respond to that.

A moment later, Raymond knocked on the door, prompting Christina to pull away from Nathaniel.

“Eat some food, and take the medicine after that. I’ll head to bed first.”

After saying that, she went to lie down on the bed.

Smiling, Raymond placed the tray of food on the coffee table and said, “Mrs. Hadley was worried that you would go hungry and told me to get the kitchen to prepare some food. She cares about you very much.”

Christina’s voice sounded from the bed. “Raymond, you’re quite chatty today.”

without saying another word.

day, Christina hitched a ride to

she walked into her office, she saw an enormous bouquet

came with the bouquet and read its contents. It was an invitation to have lunch together, and it

the conversation she had with Francis yesterday. First, he set my place on fire, and now he’s here proclaiming his love. What is his motive? Though, since

actually

of such a specific

cold. She crumpled the card

flowers out of my office.

right.” Rayne responded. Just as she grabbed the large bouquet and turned around, she was frightened by a figure

start, she dropped the bouquet on the floor, and the scent of roses

see Nathaniel staring at her with his

throw these flowers away, Mr. Hadley. Please don’t misunderstand.” Rayne picked up fallen bouquet and scurried away timidly.

sat down on the chair. “Do you need something?”

lunch

can’t. I already have plans with someone else,”

his tone immediately turning cold. “Is

need to inform you who I’m having lunch with.” Christina casually picked up her schedule and began poring over

told you, he’s not a good person. You shouldn’t

a hint of anger in his voice.

that’s all

meeting with.” Nathaniel clenched

going to tell me your whereabouts

query, Nathaniel fell silent. His schedule and trips were often related to the company’s confidential developments. It

there wasn’t anyone who knew his

need to get back to

mind, Nathaniel could only retreat for now.

pink roses to Christina. “I think pink suits you better. The color is delicate and not too

Christina accepted the flowers

course not. I just felt like doing it

dishes in advance, their food was brought

business. “Ms. Steele, have you given thought to

no such desires. “I’ll think about

rush. I’ll wait for

of pink roses with her as she returned to

Nathaniel just as she stepped into the elevator. The latter had just returned