Let Me Stay The Night

Silence ensued. Andrew grinned gloatingly. Children haven’t developed the awareness to protect their belongings yet. Hence, it’s the parent’s fault when the child’s obviously expensive hairpin is stolen!

What kind of reasoning is that? The look in Christina’s eyes darkened. “Based on your logic, are you saying if a person’s expensive handbag or money is stolen, it’s their fault for bringing it with them? In that case, why do we even need police officers?”

Andrew clearly had no refute for Christina’s questioning. His expression darkened as he remained silent.

However, Lola rebuked with disdain, “Who knows if she was wearing a real diamond hairpin? If it’s a fake, doesn’t that mean the police officers are wasting their time searching for something that costs a few dozen bucks?”

The atmosphere grew tense.

Just then, the door was opened again before Nathaniel stepped in with Lucas in his arms.

He ceased his movements, blocking the light with his towering figure, and stared at Christina and Camila. “Who’s bullying you?” L

Upon spotting her father, Camila pounced toward him and spoke aggrievedly. “It’s Heather’s fault my hairpin went missing, Daddy…”

She felt bad because the hairpin had been given to her by her father.

In response, Nathaniel lifted her and wiped the tears on her face away. “Is it the one I bought from an auction for you?”

“No. It’s the custom-made diamond hairpin you bought me last month.”

At the side, Lucas acted as though he just discovered a huge secret. When did Daddy buy so many hairpins for Camila? He didn’t even buy me the limited-edition action figure I asked him to! Isn’t he just playing favorites?

The expressions on the assertive couple’s faces shifted the moment they saw Nathaniel.

I said earlier. Otherwise, we would’ve offended a prominent

that he couldn’t remember everything about them. Additionally, he didn’t pay great attention during most of them and usually only spoke with more capable individuals in the business industry. Hence, if

he turned to Christina. “Have

some people claimed they didn’t take it yet refused to

Winnie suggested in a small voice, “Did someone pick it up by accident? If you return

smooth things over and prevent a fight? After all, we’ll all meet again at the ballet school, so perhaps she’s trying to avoid future awkward situations. If

the couple with

If I can snatch an opportunity to befriend a distinguished figure like him, our

“Of

to snatch the bag back. “I didn’t steal anything, so why

the officers! What are you worried about? Andrew continued. to tug on

don’t want anyone to see what’s

the man was still so eager to please Nathaniel that he didn’t relent. “If

a result, everything inside spilled to the ground, including cosmetics, a perfume bottle, a purse, and a shiny hairpin.

uncomfortable silence filled the air as everyone held their

voice, “I told

can you blame me?

found the couple’s actions sad

and hugged Christina’s leg. “I

the children were arguing with each other just now, the hairpin had dropped next to her foot. After realizing there weren’t

up a valuable

she didn’t expect things would turn out the

was pointless as there was undeniable proof of