Let Me Stay The Night

Christina’s gaze narrowed as she acquiesced, unable to find a reason to refuse. “All right, Grandma,” she replied.

“It’s getting late. Get some rest.” Azure gently patted the back of Christina’s hand.

With a nod, Christina made her way upstairs.

After a warm relaxing bath, she slipped into bed. The soft moonlight poured in through the window, casting a tranquil glow in the room. Soon, her eyes grew heavy, and she drifted off to a deep, restful sleep.

The next morning, the sun’s rays streamed through the windows, gently rousing Christina from her slumber.

She stretched and felt invigorated.

For the day’s outfit, she had picked out a stylish ensemble, opting for a blouse that elegantly emphasized her slender waist, paired with an over-the-knee skirt that showcased her fair calves. Completing the look with a cardigan, she made her way downstairs.

After a satisfying breakfast, she embarked on her journey to work.

A domineering aura filled the air as Christina entered her office.

Nathaniel exuded an aura of cold austerity as he sat on one of the chairs, commanding attention with his mere presence.

“You’re not the type to invite yourself without an invitation, Mr. Hadley,” Christina commented the moment she laid eyes on him.

Nathaniel cast her a lazy look. His dark eyes seemed capable of piercing her soul. “You should seize this opportunity to discuss the contract since I’m here,” he retorted.

Christina had no choice but to reschedule her morning meetings to accommodate the contract discussions with Nathaniel.

Throughout the meeting, Sebastian and Lina diligently documented the corrections.

As lunchtime approached, Nathaniel glanced at the time and proposed, “Let’s take a break. We’ll continue after lunch.”

swiftly packed

Unlock succeeded

puzzling to see Linia, who didn’t directly work for Nathaniel,

called back to

picked up another document and

lunch?”

document, not bothering to raise her gaze. “I still have a lot to do. We can continue our discussion after you’ve had your lunch,” she calmly replied, her irises glowing with

snatched her documents and callously discarded them, treating them like mere trash. “Are you trying to starve yourself to death by skipping lunch?”

to death. What

leave,” she

with dominance. “It has everything to do with me. We are still married. I don’t want my kids to lose their mother.”

Nathaniel’s concern was more like a curse than genuine care for her well-being. “Please mind your own business. I’ll live longer if you leave

pinned her down on the table, causing documents and pens to scatter

down, his condescending stare making her

of being caught in such a compromising situation at the office. She pleaded, “Let go of me. We’re in the office.”

intensity of the moment made her feel as if her nerves were on the verge of

as he watched Christina’s neck, face, and ears turn a

softened his tone and said, “Promise me you’ll go out for

him, realized the had little

forced a smile and replied, “Okay, I

released his hold on her, satisfied with her response. He picked up her

Christina reluctantly walked out the door. knowing she had no other option at the moment.

was on her way into the room. “Ms. Steele. do you… Lina trailed off.

mess behind Christina, wondering what had unfolded between her and Nathaniel during the brief time they were

promptly explained. “It’s not what you think. I