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, how dare you hit me? You’re

for being so foul-mouthed. Looks like no one taught you

gave him another kick.

Bailey kicked hard as she cursed, “Do you think you can scold me as

aware of her strength and how many times

turned her head and realized it was the

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

getting punished.” Julian

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

was carried out, she was thrown

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

now she felt dizzy, like the world was spinning around her.

rebellious child. Exasperated and left

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

Julian drove, he suddenly felt a warm touch on his chest. He lowered his head and saw

it a step further and groped

on the brake and swerved to the side of the road, stopping

off. “What do you think you are

her reddened hand and muttered indistinctively, “Didn’t

took a deep breath and decided not to take offense from

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

car, mister? If that’s the case. I’ll

got up and tried to climb into the driver’s

to stop her. However, Bailey was too swift and was already sitting in

so good, mister.”

in and took a sniff

mixed with the smell of alcohol, rushed into Julian’s nostrils.

help but lean in to

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

under the dim streetlights, their breaths filled the cramped space.

was already late at night when Christina

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

shower, the smell of alcohol from her body dissipated tremendously.

she dried her hair while sorting out

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

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

were jumbled up as she listened to the sound of

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

kiss on her forehead

hearing the door shut. She turned on her side, wrapping herself in the quilt tightly. Her thoughts were like a ball of hemp

got tired of thinking, she dozed off.