Let Me Stay The Night

Christina was surprised. #hy is Lucas blocking Madison’s teay?

In contrast to Christina, Madison’s eyes lit up. If I can get Nathaniel’s son to like me, he might not resent me that much.

She then knelt down with a smile. “Boy, do you want me to stay here with you?”

Lucas shook his head. “Madam, you dropped your lipstick on the couch. If you don’t take it with you, the cleaner will throw it away”

His words drew Christina’s attention to the sofa where she spotted a black lipstick case stuck in between the gap. It was hard to notice if one didn’t look close enough.

This must be one of Madison’s schemes. By leaving her lipstick in the office, she can cook up an excuse to come back here.

Madison’s expression froze before she broke into an awkward smile. After picking up her lipstick and putting it back inside her bag, she headed out the door.

However, Camila pinched her nose and snorted. “This perfume stuff’s up my nose. Mommy’s scent is so much better.”

Her words didn’t escape Madison. The moment she stepped out of the office, she lowered her head to give her body a sniff. This is the latest perfume on the market. Is the smell really that jarring?

When she turned around to look at Christina, she could see that the latter barely put on any makeup. Christina was wearing a light-colored outfit with her hair draped straight down on her shoulder. In a way, Christina did exude an aloofness that made her inexplicably beautiful coupled with the faint scent she carried.

Is this what differentiates us?

Meanwhile, inside a conference room, members of senior management were getting reprimanded by Nathaniel for failing to meet the targets he set for them.

The worst part was that they had nothing to defend themselves with, for everything Nathaniel said made perfect sense.

Once the meeting was over, Nathaniel returned to his office with a scowl on his face. A delicious and smoky aroma made him feel hungry the moment he stepped in.

“Daddy, come over quickly. It’s time for lunch!” Camila’s gentle voice relieved Nathaniel of the frustration he carried from work.

Lucas, with his innocent-looking face, declared smugly, “You’re in for a treat today, Daddy. Mommy has made all these for you”

Nathaniel gave Christina a look that was filled with anticipation. Since when did she become so thoughtful? Is she apologizing for kicking me last night?

I’m hungry.” Lucas jumped down from his chair and pulled his

table.

dishes laid out on top of it, anyone who saw them would

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448 I Hope You Will Return To

food, she rolled up her sleeves to peel some prawns

and volunteered. Let me

as Christina was about to reject his offer, Lucas-with his entire mouth covered with sauce-declared like an adult, “That’s right. You should leave such menial work to the men, Mommy.

face with a big mouthful

his sleeves to reveal his muscular forearms. He then proceeded to peel the prawns

the conference room one by

prawns? He has become an

peeling prawns for Christina. In fact, he

envy and hope that one day Nathaniel would be equally nice to

had their fill. They subsequently lay down on the sofa to rest with their mouths still dirty.

over with a napkin to clean their mouths, she teased, “It looks like I have raised two pigs. All you do after eating is sleep,”

enjoy delicious food every day as your pet pig. It’s a wonderful life actually!” Lucas looked

Christina gave his nose a gentle scratch. “It’s time to

wrapped his arm around her slender waist. “Let them stay if they want to, There’s a room here. I’ll go in with you to rest

the last time in the room emerged in her

nudge. Nonetheless, it was still strong enough to push him a few

him the side-eye. “Watch the children. I’m going

turned

the elevator, she received a call from Azure.

some time, Christina? Your father would like to see you.” Azure probed, as Christina hadn’t kept in

her phone, Christina knew that she couldn’t avoid the issue forever. “I do. I’ll head over right

now,”

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