Let Me Stay The Night

Bailey’s words did not help ease Christina of her worry. “What if you encounter some bad people here

With that, Christina reached out to grab Bailey’s hand. It would not harm anyone to let the latter stay the rught at Scenic Garden Manor if she did not want to go home

“Go on home. I’ll take her home.” Julian piped up.

That suggestion sounded feasible to Nathaniel. “Take good care of her. Just make sure she doesn’t go missing

While Christina hesitated, Bailey swatted the former’s hand away and groaned. “I’m a grown woman. What’s there to worry about?”

Despite getting rejected, Christina reminded Bailey before leaving, “Remember to call me.”

Bailey waved her hand impatiently and urged Christina to leave.

Even so, the arrangement left Christina slightly uneasy. “Mr. Forrester won’t do anything to Bailey, right?”

Bailey was a woman with a sweet-looking appearance, while Julian had a calm and composed demeanor. Regardless, a book should not be judged by its cover. What if he’s a playboy?

As if reading her mind, Nathaniel assured her. “He came back to the country this time to get married. Don’t worry. He won’t be interested in your friend.”

Julian was a reliable person.

Hence, Christina felt much relieved after hearing his answer.

When the two were finally out of Bailey’s sight, she turned around to head to the restroom.

She splashed cold water onto her face, for she often fluctuated from sobriety to grogginess when she was tipsy. That was when her phone rang.

When she saw the caller ID was “Queen Mother,” she ignored it and stuffed the phone into her pocket.

Then, she stepped out into the hallway and accidentally bumped into a passerby.

The two recognized each other after exchanging gazes. The passerby was one of her many blind dates.

Sizing her up, the man sneered, “Why did you block my number after our date?”

“There was no need for us to continue talking to each other,” she answered plainly and ignored him.

She had only taken a few steps when he grabbed her wrist and pinned her against the wall. “I thought you were a goody two shoes. Who would’ve thought you were this wild? I think we’re quite suited for each other.”

Bailey scoffed. “Humans and animals are completely different species. How could we be suitable for each other?”

The man’s face flushed red with anger. “Who are you calling an animal? What’s with the act? From what I can see, you’re the type to fool around.”

With a smack, Bailey slapped the man, followed by a kick.

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pain was so intense that the man stumbled to the ground with a cry, his face flushed bright red. “B*tch,

get for being so foul-mouthed. Looks like no one taught you manners, so let me teach you a

Bailey gave him another

hard as she cursed, “Do you think you can scold me as you like?

her strength and how many times she had kicked. Suddenly, she was

was picked up and placed over a man’s shoulder. Shocked, Bailey turned her head and realized it was the man from

punches into the air, she exclaimed, “What are you

getting punished.” Julian spoke softly and sounded pleasant.

lying on the floor, “Walk away when you see me next time, or I’ll kick your

she was carried out, she was thrown into the passenger seat of

delay, Julian started his car and asked, “What’s your

Bailey had gotten too agitated earlier, so now she felt dizzy, like the world was spinning

Exasperated and left with no choice, he brought her

to let her stay overnight at his mansion before he sent her home the next day after

touch on his chest. He lowered his head and saw Bailey boldly putting

it a step further and

to the side of the road, stopping the car completely.

frosty gaze, he shoved her hand off. “What do you think you are doing,

indistinctively, “Didn’t you get buff so

took a deep breath and decided not to take offense

worried she would act recklessly again, so he said solemnly, “Stop messing around. I won’t shrug it off just because you’re young. If

If

Bailey got up and tried to climb into the driver’s seat.

stretched out his hands, wanting to stop her. However, Bailey was too swift and was already sitting in his embrace in

smell so good,

and took a sniff of Julian’s scent.

with the smell of alcohol, rushed into Julian’s nostrils. At that moment,

before her and couldn’t help but lean

gave off captivated her. Inevitably, she was charmed by him.

the dim streetlights, their breaths

at night when Christina returned to

asleep. She dared not enter their room since she reeked of alcohol.

shower, the smell of alcohol from her body dissipated

dried her

Corporation have something to do with my identity? Why didn’t Nathaniel say anything when he’s known my identity all

you?” Nathaniel approached Christina when she was in a daze. He took the hairdryer. from

buzzing. Her thoughts were jumbled up as she listened

turned off the hairdryer, he picked her up from the couch. Compared to Nathaniel, Christina had a petite body frame. Hence, it was somewhat easy for him to carry her.

Christina gently on the bed and said softly, “Get some rest. I have a video conference at

that, he planted a kiss on her forehead and

to relax after hearing the door shut. She turned on her side, wrapping herself in the quilt tightly. Her thoughts were like a

got tired of