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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to the ground with a cry, his face

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

gave him another kick.

you think you can scold me as you like? Do you ever look in a mirror at

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

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

Bailey threw punches into the air, she exclaimed, “What are you doing? I’m

getting punished.” Julian spoke softly and sounded

she warned the person lying on the floor,

out, she was thrown into the passenger

car

going home.” Bailey had gotten too agitated earlier, so now she felt dizzy, like the world was spinning around her. She

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

mansion before he sent her home

suddenly felt a warm touch on his chest. He lowered his head and saw

took it a step further

to

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

distress, Bailey rubbed her reddened hand and muttered indistinctively, “Didn’t

took a deep breath and decided not to take

was worried she would act recklessly again, so he said solemnly, “Stop messing around. I won’t shrug

car, mister? If that’s the case.

got up and tried to

hands, wanting to stop her. However, Bailey was

so good, mister.”

a sniff

of alcohol, rushed into Julian’s nostrils. At that moment, her vision

stared at the handsome face before her and couldn’t help but lean in to kiss him as if she had just seen

that Julian gave off captivated her. Inevitably, she was

under the dim streetlights, their breaths filled the

night when Christina returned to Scenic Garden Manor.

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

shower, the smell of alcohol

her hair while

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 identity all along? What

daze. He took the hairdryer. from her and gently dried her

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

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

“Get some rest. I have a video

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

she got tired of thinking,