Let Me Stay The Night

On the way back. Nathaniel called in advance to ask the housekeepers to prepare dinner.

Back at Scenic Garden Manor, Lucas and Camila smelled the aroma of food as soon as they got out of the car. The kids were already famished and could no longer hold back-they were almost drooling.

They swiftly entered the house and settled around the dining table. Christina joined them and took a seat as well. The three of them, driven by their hunger, voraciously devoured the food, paying little attention to maintaining a composed demeanor.

After satiating their hunger, a wave of fatigue washed over them.

The housekeepers quickly took the two kids upstairs to clean up, and they fell asleep immediately after the shower.

Meanwhile, inside the bathroom of the master bedroom, Christina was lying in the bathtub, the warm water dispelling her exhaustion. As the steam rose, her vision gradually became hazy.

She began to reflect on the events of the day. The close call lingered in her thoughts, and she almost thought that she wouldn’t be able to make it back safely.

However, the incident also enabled Christina to learn of the Gibsons’ true intentions. They had deceived her for the sake of financial gain.

Christina’s mind raced with thoughts and questions. If that’s the case, then why did Grandma transfer the shares to me? Could it be that it was a calculated move to manipulate me into severing my ties with Nathaniel? How can they so easily take advantage of those who are related to them?

The realization of her family’s willingness to stoop to such despicable means for their own gain left Christina disheartened as hatred welled up in her heart.

With that in mind, she resolved never to set foot in the Gibson residence again, as they had thoroughly let her down.

Christina relaxed her body, submerging herself fully in the bathtub. Suddenly, a jolt of surprise coursed through her as a large hand plunged into the water, gripping her wrist tightly and forcefully pulling her

out of the water.

“Christina, what’s wrong?” Nathaniel’s eyes were filled with shock as though he had just witnessed her doing something dangerous to herself.

However, Christina merely wanted to relax her mind.

“I’m fine. I just—”

Before she could utter another word, Nathaniel swiftly enveloped her in his arms, holding her tightly as if afraid she would vanish in an instant. “I’m here now. You don’t need to be afraid anymore,” he reassured

her.

her teeth lightly as she explained, “I’m not

Pin The Blame

decision, you have

to seize everything the Gibson family possesses and

the man, “First, we

a throbbing pain in her head. As she collected her thoughts, the memories

with no other choice, Anya could only take matters into her own hands and leave the

walking toward her. A fleeting expression of astonishment flashed across

furrowed her brows. What’s

she noticed a nurse on the night shift dozing off. Feeling exasperated, she rapped her knuckles on the table to grab the nurse’s attention and

she

don’t know. My name is Anya Gibson.

a sense of unease. Is there something terrifying about my appearance? Did the fall deform my face or

that thought, she got worried and scanned her surroundings

was filled with shock. Staring back at her was a face marred by a long and jagged scar, stretching from

escaped her lips. Anya grabbed whatever was within reach and hurled it at the mirror with all her might, continuing to

need to calm down. Getting so worked up like

Tell me!” Anya shouted as she

into something during your fall down the stairs. Luckily, cosmetic procedures have advanced significantly, and your face will heal with time,” the nurse

reality. She forcefully pushed the nurse aside, her sobs echoing throughout

down the stairs if not for her. Christina, I’l make sure you pay

next morning, the warmth of the morning sun painted the room in a

of freshly poured milk,

welcoming her children into her embrace. Only when she felt the comforting warmth of their bodies did a serene tranquility wash over her, enveloping her heart with a profound

done washing up.” With that, she pecked them on their

and Camila exchanged glances. As joyful smiles adorned their little faces, they ran out

Christina freshened up and changed into

dining table, engrossed in the documents before him. There were two

side and sat down to have some

handed her the documents for a termination of contract. “Have you

in pondering. They don’t care about me, so why should I spare them some thought?” Christina’s voice held a firm determination as