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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Different Species

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

foul-mouthed. Looks like no one taught you manners,

gave him another

cursed, “Do you think you can scold me

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

turned her head and realized it was

Bailey threw punches into the air, she exclaimed, “What are

of getting punished.” Julian spoke softly and sounded pleasant.

to break free. Since she was being taken further away, she warned the person lying on the floor, “Walk away when you see me

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

started his car and asked, “What’s your address?”

not going home.” Bailey had gotten too agitated earlier, so now she felt dizzy, like the world was

like he was tending to a rebellious child. Exasperated and left with

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

felt a warm touch on his chest. He lowered his

it a step further and groped him.

on the brake and swerved to the

a frosty gaze, he shoved her hand off. “What

distress, Bailey rubbed her reddened hand and muttered indistinctively, “Didn’t you get buff so that people

a deep breath and decided not to take offense from

won’t shrug it off just because you’re young. If you continue this. I’ll throw you out of

off the car, mister? If that’s the case. I’ll take the wheel.”

got up and tried

hands, wanting to stop her. However, Bailey was too swift

smell so

took a

Bailey’s faint fragrance, mixed with the smell of alcohol, rushed into Julian’s nostrils. At

lean in to kiss him as

gave off captivated her. Inevitably, she

the dim streetlights, their

night when Christina

two kids were fast asleep. She dared not enter their room since she

she took a shower, the smell of alcohol from her body

her hair while sorting

have something to do with my identity? Why didn’t Nathaniel say

when she was in a daze. He took the hairdryer. from her and gently dried her hair.

Her thoughts were jumbled up as she listened to the sound

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

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

he planted a kiss on her forehead and got up

was finally able to relax after hearing the door shut. She turned on her side, wrapping herself in the quilt tightly. Her thoughts were like a ball of hemp rope, unorganized and

got tired of thinking, she