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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421 Different Species

man stumbled to the ground with a cry, his face

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

Bailey gave him another kick.

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

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

placed over a man’s shoulder. Shocked, Bailey turned

she exclaimed, “What are you doing? I’m

Beware of getting punished.” Julian spoke

person lying on the floor, “Walk away when you see me

she was carried out, she was thrown

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

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

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

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

chest. He lowered his head and saw Bailey boldly

it a step further

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

hand off. “What do you think you

and muttered indistinctively, “Didn’t you get buff so that people would touch you?”

breath and decided not to take offense from the young

said solemnly, “Stop messing around. I won’t shrug it off just because you’re young. If you continue this.

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

tried to climb into

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

so good, mister.”

leaned in and took a sniff of Julian’s scent.

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

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

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

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

at night when

asleep. She dared not enter their room since

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

she dried her hair while sorting

biological daughter, who are my birth parents? Does the collapse of Hadley Corporation have something to do with my identity? Why didn’t Nathaniel say anything when

was in a daze. He took

thoughts were jumbled up as she

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

some rest. I have a video conference at the study later.

a kiss on her forehead and got up to

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

tired of