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.

it. “Why are you so careless?

placed her finger into

the door was pushed open, and in came

“Mommy, did

quickly pulled her finger out. “Your daddy finished all the

Nathaniel. “Daddy, is the

on

her a pointed look.

into Christina’s arms and

more as she hoisted them up and hurried to the door. “Okay. Let’s go downstairs

he saw how shy

kindergarten, Christina made it clear that they wouldn’t attend it

barely went out and spent all their time

soon learned

about the incident, so he

clothes, playing football with Lucas and

surname was Steele and that the Steele family had faced bankruptcy some time ago. Currently, there were no prominent figures associated with the

twins illegitimate children. I’ve never seen their father pick them up from school. If the chairman hadn’t insisted that I apologize to her, I wouldn’t have

Kitty asked. Her voice

to gaze at

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

told Raymond to bring the kids into the house. When they left, her smile that was

your words. We chose to withdraw, so it was not you

contain her response upon hearing Christina’s mocking words. “Our kindergarten is the most prestigious kindergarten in this city. Only those

The presence of such elitist and materialistic educators