Let Me Stay The Night

Time stood still, and an intense silence filled the space, signaling the gravity of Christina’s words.

Her statement acted as a definitive red light, bringing their relationship to a halt.

I don’t mind how others criticize or perceive me, but Nathaniel is different. He’s my husband, and I’m his wife. Shouldn’t we be honest with each other and have complete trust? This constant doubt, secrecy, and questioning are draining me. I feel emotionally exhausted.

Nathaniel lifted his head and reached out to take her hand. His voice had softened considerably. “It was my fault for not handling the situation properly. I’ll address it tomorrow, I promise.”

Christina let him wrap his arms around her, her body feeling limp like a broken doll. Her lashes concealed her unfocused eyes. Despite their tight embrace, they felt like strangers in each other’s arms.

After some time, when they got tired of standing, Nathaniel carried Christina into the bedroom.

He held her tightly, feeling the rhythm of her heartbeat against his chest. Breathing in her delicate scent, he found solace as if the entire world had gone silent at that moment.

At dawn, Christina awoke to find herself alone in the apartment.

She rose from the bed and freshened up before getting dressed, ready to find a new location for her office.

Christina opened the door to see Madison standing outside. Before she could say anything, Madison entered her house.

Without hesitation, Christina blocked her path warily. “Let’s talk outside.”

Madison folded her arms and demanded, “Christina, you keep causing Nathaniel pain. When will you put an end to this?”

Did she come all the way here just to say that?

Christina let out an icy snort. “Who are you to intervene in our relationship? Are you a home wrecker?”

Madison must’ve contributed to the scandal, huh?

Madison scowled. “You’ll only harm Nathaniel by staying with him. Can you leave him?”

“Do you

who keeps holding on to me! Even if I leave, I doubt he’ll ever fall in love with you!” Christina snapped angrily and stormed off towards the

for Madison, he wouldn’t have courted Christina four years

later.

the elevator after her, refusing to give up. “Christina, you know perfectly well that your mother died in the building collapse caused by Hadley Corporation, which also left your father crippled. Your families are sworn enemies. Can you really sleep peacefully knowing you share a bed with your enemy every night?” she pressed.

that have to do with you? Rather than paying attention to me, you

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Al Nu

hopped into her car and drove out

slender back, taking in

at Hadley Corporation, Nathaniel sought solace in the bar within his

Christina, but she didn’t pick up despite

as he refilled his glass

wave of dizziness wash

A soft voice rang out

the door, where he caught sight of a slender young lady dressed in a long white gown. Her long,

to the door, but the person spun on her heels and escaped.

“Don’t go, Christina!”

corridor. He held her tightly, inhaling her familiar scent as he

handled the issue poorly, but I promise I won’t doubt you again in the future…” Nathaniel was slurring as he spoke. It was

than when he couldn’t find her

striking resemblance to Christina, from her outfit to her hair. However, she

when Nathaniel ran after

touched me.

the hug after she picked up some courage, relishing the sensation of Nathaniel’s embrace. “Nathaniel, forget about Christina. She’s just a promiscuous woman who doesn’t appreciate you. If

to the top floor. Christina called Nathaniel several times, but her calls went unanswered. She called Sebastian, who informed her that Nathaniel was in a bad mood

the matter, she decided to stop by and pay him a