Let Me Stay The Night

“Are you being good children back at home?” Christina asked, her voice gentle.

Both Lucas and Camila missed her a lot, so they began whining. “Mommy, we miss you a lot! Since you’re not at home, no one can put us to bed.”

Christina frowned upon hearing that. “What about your daddy? Didn’t he put you to bed?”

Before departing the country, she agreed that Nathaniel’s bodyguard would accompany her on the condition that Nathaniel would remain at home to care for their children. Yet, to her confusion, it seemed that he hadn’t made much effort to fulfill his parental responsibilities.

Lucas and Camila suddenly realized that they had unintentionally revealed the truth, despite their promise to their father that they would keep it a secret.

Nathaniel felt a surge of panic as he realized how close the kids had come to exposing the truth.

If Christina discovers that I’m here in place of the Hadley family’s bodyguard. I’m doomed.

“No, Mommy, Daddy is always busy. He works late into the night in his study. It must be tiring for him.” Camila explained softly.

In an attempt to disguise their guilt, Lucas quickly added, “Mommy, don’t worry. Daddy is taking great care of us!”

“I’ll be back soon. Be good, and I’ll bring you your favorite chocolate as souvenirs,” Christina told them.

Lucas and Camila were afraid of making more slips. “Okay, Mommy. We’re looking forward to your return! Bye!”

Christina was about to bid them goodbye, but before she could utter a word, the children ended the call hurriedly.

She stared at the dark screen, utterly confused.

The children are usually talkative. Why did they hang up so quickly this time?

Christina was still worried. She pondered about it for a while before giving Nathaniel a call.

It took a while for the call to be answered.

“What’s wrong, Christina?” The familiar charming voice rang out, albeit sounding a little hoarse.

“Why is your voice hoarse?” she asked. Did he catch a cold from working late every day?

Nathaniel walked to the lawn outside the hospital, where it was quiet. Worried that Christina might recognize his voice, he intentionally spoke in a hoarse tone.

brought it close to his mouth, clearing his throat. “I’m doing

She held her phone, not knowing what to

investigated the issue you mentioned. Yosef’s parents are

that Yosef had lied to

said nothing. She seemed to

that the assistant was bribed by

were confirmed by Nathaniel’s

her with a clear

Christina said calmly, “I understand now.

sound this calm. She came all the way here for Yosef. Will

you doubt

she replied, “I don’t

wealth of warmth suffused Nathaniel when he

unwavering trust in him, realizing that his efforts

not like you.

that, she ended the

have I

pocketed his phone and put on his mask before entering the hospital.

the ward, Christina had already fallen asleep.

skin, giving it a translucent quality. Shadows formed beneath her captivating eyes, and she appeared as though she had stepped out of a fine

the nurse came in with some

force would hurt Christina and got the medicinal

giving him the once-over, the nurse handed the medication to him and left.

than traditional remedies. While it could provide temporary relief for her swelling, he knew that its effects would be short-lived.

swollen ankle. As he examined the injury, a flicker of anger and

day, Christina woke up and realized

to the hotel as there

up in bed and tried moving her leg Her ankle felt much

been incredibly considerate. He applied a hot water bottle to your ankle and massaged your leg throughout the entire night.

hear that. She couldn’t help but feel a sense of warmth and gratitude toward the bodyguard for his considerate

wonder my leg

the nurse helped her with