Let Me Stay The Night

Upon dropping off Lucas and Camila at the kindergarten, Christina got a call from Azure.

“Christina, I’ve discussed with your father that we’ll return to Hallsbay next weekend. Are you… good with that?” Azure asked warily, worried Christina would turn her down.

Christina had been busy with the new office’s renovation for the past few days, so she didn’t pay much heed to the arrangement made by the Gibson family. “Sure, no problem. I don’t have much to pack anyway,” she replied casually.

“You don’t have to worry about packing your clothes. I can buy new ones for you once we arrive in Hallsbay,” Azure assured her with a chuckle.

Nothing is a problem as long as Christina is willing to come with us to meet with the Gibson family.

The ardent love from her grandmother’s words filled Christina. “Yeah, that’s good. Oh, right. I need a favor.”

“What is it?” Azure questioned. I’ll fulfill all of them even if she needs ten favors.

Christina sucked in a deep breath and answered, “I want my mom to come with me. She’s the one who raised me all these years. I can’t just leave her here.”

“Um… Of course, that’s not a problem. After all, we wouldn’t have found you if she didn’t adopt you then,‘ Azure agreed.

She would regard Christina as heartless if the latter could ditch the person who’d raised her for over twenty years.

Even though she didn’t grow up by my side, I thank my lucky stars for her being raised upright and kind. Joy filled Christina, for she was worried Azure would turn her down. “Thank you, Grandma.”

After she hung up the phone, she dropped by the hospital to relay the good news to her mother. Sharon was overjoyed yet sad that Christina had found her biological family. “Christina, I think it’s best that I don’t go to Hallsbay with you.”

“Why? I don’t want to be separated from you, Mom.” Who’s going to take care of her once I leave?

A sad expression crossed Sharon’s face. “The doctor said my condition is much better than before, and I would be able to leave the hospital soon. I can rent a house and live the rest of my life leisurely.”

Christina clung to her arm with a smile. “Can you bear to part with me or even Lucas and Camila?” Sharon fell silent at her question.

of them. I’m the one who raised them, even though they aren’t my biological family. Anyone will develop an attachment to their pet, let alone a human. I haven’t got the

to do is come

and nodded in agreement.

remembered one more important

but he never gave me an exact answer. I’ll have to rush him for it since I’ll be leaving here next week. It’ll be troublesome, having to travel back and forth.

made a U–turn and drove toward Hadley

minutes from the elevator to the CEO’s office. When Christina arrived, Nathaniel was still in the middle of

came out of the office and greeted her. “Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Hadley’s meeting today might take while. Should I reschedule another

him since Nathaniel didn’t reply to her messages nor pick up her

him here. You can continue with your work.” With her arms crossed over her chest, she plopped onto the couch. I won’t leave

have the assistant pour you a cup of coffee, and then I’m leaving

brought in a pot of coffee and set everything down on the table before leaving

waited. Time ticked by, lulling her into sleep, and finally, she fell asleep

thought she had gone back home but was surprised to find her sleeping

a tantrum when she demanded a divorce. He planned to let her calm down for a few

her to come

office was blasting cold air. Fearing she might catch a cold, he removed his blazer and gently covered her with

suddenly a sense of warmth dispersed the cold temperature from her body. The sudden change woke her up. Opening her eyes, she saw a familiar

you go inside and sleep? I don’t want you catching

his tone was natural, as

know how to reply to his

short silence, she set the coat aside. “I’m here

movement paused, thinking he had heard it wrong.

he replied, “The company’s legal team is quite busy