Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 419 

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.

spoke up. “Would you like me to accompany you?”

best if

very appropriate, though. Why don’t you send me home

I present myself is a reflection of Nathaniel’s social status?

a new outfit now,” Nathaniel replied

minutes later, they arrived at a luxury dress shop.

I need to give Sebastian

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

dust covers, and only those on display were

all busy with their work, one of them couldn’t help but look Christina up and

can’t believe she still has

one another until a short-haired shop manager, Sally, reluctantly approached

the distaste in the manager’s voice and

her.

“Do you

replied curtly.

arched a brow. Huh? How can she be so sure

walked to a champagne dress. “What about this one?”

muttered, a trace of impatience in her voice.

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

said after picking out another gown.

it for you,” Sally said. Ha! I’ve purposely revealed

it

find a trace of surprise on the woman’s face. Hmph. She

you’re holding is the smallest size.”

the changing room?” Christina added, still not showing any

pointed to the right. “It’s over

her brows and silently walked to the

+5 Bonus

someone with a petite frame like

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