Let Me Stay The Night

The room was so quiet that even the breathing in the ensuing silence was amplified.

Christina could feel the rhythmic pounding of her heart, synchronized with Nathaniel’s steady breathing. His palms, warm and intense as always, seemed to be burning against her waist.

She nestled into a slightly curled position, her gaze cast downward. The tension and exhaustion of the day finally caught up with her, lulling her to deep sleep.

It was already noon when she woke up.

Christina realized she was alone in bed, the empty space beside her holding only a fading hint of warmth.

Rayne had sent her a few concerned texts reminding her of the upcoming deadline end of this month. She didn’t have a lot of time left.

Christina had been busy with Karen’s gown recently, so she would always make sure to carry her reliable sewing kit wherever she went.

She walked into the study and bumped into Nathaniel, who was working there.

When their gazes met, Christina felt like a rabbit barging into a wolf’s den by mistake. She pointed at her tool kit aside and explained, “I’m here to work.”

She behaved as if she was afraid Nathaniel would misunderstand she was there for Him.

Nathaniel merely grunted in acknowledgment and returned his attention to the files in his hands.

Christina settled on the couch and got her needle and gold threads. With focused determination, she began sewing intricate phoenix motifs onto the waist of the gown skillfully.

Her fingers flew across the fabric deftly. Suddenly, the needle pricked into the tip of her finger, causing her to gasp in pain.

Even though she was pretty familiar with sewing, she would occasionally get pricked sometimes when she wasn’t paying any attention.

Christina pur the needle aside and was carefully observing her wound when someone grabbed her wrist.

had made his way over without her realizing it. “Why are you so careless?

he placed

was pushed open, and in came

she asked, “Mommy, did you

quickly pulled her finger out. “Your

Nathaniel. “Daddy, is the candy delicious? What flavor

on Christina’s

shot her a pointed look. “It’s a sweet strawberry

into Christina’s arms and whined, “Mommy, I want

hurried to the door. “Okay. Let’s go downstairs to get

when he saw how shy she

at the kindergarten, Christina made it clear that they wouldn’t attend it anymore. For the next few days, Lucas and Camila didn’t have to attend any

Nathaniel barely went out and spent all their

Parkins, soon learned about the

knew nothing about the incident, so he led

clothes, playing football with

that their surname was Steele and that the Steele family had faced bankruptcy some time ago. Currently, there

seen their father pick

Steele’s mother?” Kitty asked. Her voice had an unsettling quality that evoked discomfort in those

in her tracks to gaze at the

the kindergarten, Kitty Parkins. I’m here to talk

left, her smile that was directed at the kids quickly

withdraw, so it was not you who suspended us,” she stated,

is the most prestigious kindergarten in

such elitist and materialistic educators is