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.

Hadley! In that case, he definitely bought a diamond hairpin for his daughter! Thank goodness he didn’t hear what I said earlier. Otherwise, we would’ve offended a prominent figure! Andrew greeted Nathaniel with a smile. “We met at a reception before, though you didn’t notice me because of how busy you were,

social events 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

he turned to Christina.

However, some people claimed they didn’t take it yet refused to cooperate,” scoffed Christina.

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

meet again at the ballet school, so perhaps she’s trying to avoid future awkward situations. If the thief had returned it at the beginning, I

with a frown.

felt awkward. If I can snatch an opportunity to befriend

“Of course we’ll cooperate!”

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

you didn’t steal anything, just show it to the officers! What are you worried about? Andrew continued. to tug

to see what’s inside!”

that he didn’t relent. “If you

bag was torn in half. As 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

she admonished in a small voice,

man replied, “How can you blame me?

found the couple’s actions sad

was acting all arrogant earlier, kneeled and hugged Christina’s leg. “I was overtaken by greed.

each other just now, the hairpin had dropped next to her foot. After

was giddy that she picked up a valuable item and thought no one would notice.

didn’t expect things would turn out the

pointless as there was undeniable proof of