Let Me Stay The Night

Yes, Christma said as she pulled out the emerald pendant she had been wearing around her neck.

After seeing the exquisite, glittering imperial emerald, Sharon gradually calmed down. “You have to keep that safe I can’t stress enough how important it is.”

“I know. You’ve said it’s a family heirloom, so don’t worry. I’ll guard it with my life,” Christina reassured.

However, just as she was about to probe further, a nurse entered the ward and interrupted their chat. “It’s time for the patient to rest. Please leave.”

“Rest well, Mom,” Christina said, gently patting Sharon’s hand. “I’ll bring the two little ones along on the

next visit.”

Knowing she’d see her adorable grandchildren soon, Sharon couldn’t help but smile. “All right, then.”

When Christina stepped out of the ward, her gaze immediately fell upon the tall and lanky Nathaniel standing by the window.

Dressed in a tailored black suit, there was no denying he looked exceptionally suave and steady

Christina approached the man and held his arm, appreciating how she could feel his toned muscles even through his clothes. “Let’s head home.”

Before long, the couple was back in the car and on their way home. “How was the chat with your mother?” Nathaniel asked softly.

“It was pretty good. However, when I asked if she knew the Gibson family, she evaded the question and enquired about my pendant instead,” Christina replied.

Come to think of it, that was rather odd. Moreover, I also noticed how anrious Mom became when I mentioned the Gibsons. It seemed as though she was hiding something important from me…

With that, she looked up at Nathaniel. “I have this nagging feeling that Mom’s keeping something from me. Are you also doing the same?”

The man flinched a little as his fingers instinctively stiffened. “No.”

Just like that, his simple one-word reply dispelled all of Christina’s worries.

“You head home first. I have a cocktail party later, so I’ll attend it for a while before returning.” Nathaniel added.

As much as he hated such events, there were still receptions and parties where his attendance was

necessary.

a moment’s hesitation, Christina spoke up. “Would you like me to accompany you?”

best if you

“My clothes aren’t very appropriate, though. Why

way I present myself is a reflection of

buy a new outfit now,” Nathaniel replied while driving toward the

minutes later, they arrived at a luxury dress

I need to give Sebastian

greeted by a vast selection of expensive gowns, with the cheapest one already boasting

and

busy with their work, one of them couldn’t

That outfit she’s wearing can’t be worth more than a thousand. I can’t believe she

another until a short-haired shop manager,

could hear the distaste in the manager’s voice and figured the latter wasn’t too keen on

her.

to call her out. “Do you have the smallest size for this

replied

can she be so sure without

next second, she walked to a champagne dress. “What

have it, either,” Sally muttered, a trace

Christina held herself back and walked into another section of the shop, where every gown

said after picking out another

the price. I’ll get it for you,” Sally said. Ha! I’ve purposely revealed the price, so here’s hoping

Let me try it on,” Christina replied

on the woman’s face. Hmph. She sure knows

one you’re holding is the smallest size.”

room?” Christina added, still not showing

failed to earn Sally’s respect, and the latter merely pointed

silently walked

+5 Bonus

someone with a petite frame like Christina,