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

if I leave, I doubt he’ll ever fall

any romantic feelings for Madison, he wouldn’t have courted Christina four

later.

“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

she frowned angrily. “What does that have to do with you? Rather than paying attention to me, you should change your appearance so Nathaniel will finally notice you.”

19

Al Nu

elevator doors slid open, and Christina stalked out. She hopped into her car

hardened as she stared at Christina’s slender back, taking in every detail of her outfit with a cold

bar within his office. Frustration consumed him, causing him

call Christina, but she didn’t pick up despite several

appeared between Nathaniel’s brows as he refilled his

chin on his palm, he felt a wave of dizziness

soft voice rang

sight of a slender young lady dressed in a long white gown. Her

door, but the person spun

“Don’t go, Christina!”

corridor. He held her tightly, inhaling

angry anymore. I may have handled the issue poorly, but I promise I won’t doubt you again in the future…” Nathaniel was slurring as he spoke. It was evident that he was drunk. All he knew

even more agonizing than when he couldn’t find her four years ago.

embrace had a striking resemblance to Christina, from her outfit

who had intentionally imitated Christina’s appearance. Initially, she was startled when Nathaniel ran after her,

for over ten years, and Nathaniel had never touched me.

a promiscuous woman who doesn’t appreciate you. If we’re together, I assure you that you’ll be much happier with me. I’m willing to

then, the elevator was slowly making its way to the top floor. Christina called Nathaniel several times, but her calls went unanswered. She called Sebastian, who informed her that

the matter, she decided to stop by and pay him