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.

for his daughter! Thank goodness he didn’t hear what I said earlier. Otherwise, we would’ve offended a prominent figure! Andrew

most of them and usually only spoke with more capable individuals in the business industry. Hence, if he couldn’t recall someone, it meant they

he turned to Christina. “Have you

suggested checking everyone’s bags. However, some people claimed they didn’t take it yet

by accident? If you return it, you probably won’t be

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

with

snatch an opportunity to befriend a distinguished figure like him, our company will

grabbed-Lola’s handbag. “Of course

woman was shocked and tried to snatch the bag back. “I didn’t steal anything, so why should

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

what’s

he didn’t relent. “If you didn’t take the hairpin, just show your bag to them!”

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

silence filled the air as everyone held

felt embarrassed. Gritting her teeth, she admonished in a small voice, “I told you not to take my bag, but you

can you blame me? You claimed you didn’t

the couple’s actions sad

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

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

a valuable item and thought

would turn

pointless as there