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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the ground with a cry, his face flushed bright red. “B*tch, how dare you

like no one taught you manners, so let me teach you a lesson

that, Bailey gave him another kick.

me as you like?

was already drunk, so she wasn’t aware of her strength and how many times she had kicked. Suddenly,

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

the air, she exclaimed, “What are you doing? I’m not

of getting punished.” Julian spoke softly

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

thrown into the passenger

his car and asked, “What’s

Bailey had gotten too agitated earlier, so now she felt dizzy, like the world was spinning around her. She leaned back in her seat,

felt like he was tending to a rebellious child. Exasperated and left with no choice, he brought her back to

her stay overnight at his mansion before he sent her home the next day after she regained her

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

it a step further and groped

on the brake and swerved to the side

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

indistinctively, “Didn’t you get buff so

a deep breath and decided not to take offense from the

again, so he said solemnly, “Stop messing around. I won’t shrug it off just because you’re young. If you continue this. I’ll throw you out of the car.”

the car, mister? If that’s the

Bailey got up and tried to climb into the

and he stretched out his hands, wanting to stop her. However, Bailey was too swift and was already sitting in his embrace in no time.

smell so good, mister.”

and took a sniff

fragrance, mixed with the smell of

Bailey stared at the handsome face before her and couldn’t help but lean in

off captivated her. Inevitably, she was charmed by

car, under the dim streetlights, their breaths filled the

it was already late at night when Christina returned to Scenic Garden Manor.

were fast asleep. She dared not enter their room since

of alcohol from

on the couch, she dried her hair while sorting out her thoughts.

the collapse of Hadley Corporation have something to do with my identity? Why didn’t Nathaniel say anything when he’s known my identity all along? What exactly

Christina when she was in a daze. He took

Christina’s mind was buzzing. Her thoughts were jumbled up as she listened to the sound of the

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

“Get some rest. I have a video conference

kiss on her forehead and got up to leave.

on her side, wrapping herself in the

tired of thinking, she