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.

teeth lightly as she explained, “I’m not afraid. I just haven’t figured out how to

Pin The Blame

you have

frosty glint flitting across her eyes. I vow to

of thought ended there, she explained to the man, “First, we need to halt the investment for Gibson Corporation. Besides, we only

consciousness and was overwhelmed by a throbbing pain in her head. As she collected her thoughts, the memories of her confrontation with Christina and the subsequent

to her calls for assistance. Left with no other choice,

was walking toward her. A fleeting expression of astonishment flashed across the woman’s face when she locked eyes with Anya. Overwhelmed by the

brows. What’s

where she noticed a nurse on the night shift dozing off. Feeling exasperated, she rapped her knuckles

she came back to her senses. “Uh….. may I have your

My name is Anya Gibson. Check for

Anya couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. Is there something terrifying about my appearance? Did the fall deform my

scanned her surroundings in search of

into view, she, too, was filled with shock. Staring back at her was a face marred by a long and jagged scar, stretching from her forehead to the center of her eyebrows. The once familiar features now appeared

her lips. Anya grabbed whatever was within reach and hurled it at the mirror with all her might, continuing to do so with everything that could

concern. “Please, you need to calm down. Getting so worked up like this will only hinder

to my face? Tell me!” Anya shouted as she tightly clenched

Luckily, cosmetic procedures have advanced significantly, and your face will

terms with her altered reality. She forcefully pushed the nurse aside, her sobs echoing throughout the room as

is all Christina’s fault. This is all her fault! I wouldn’t have rolled down the stairs if not

of the morning sun painted the room

in their tiny hands. Lucas held a cup of freshly poured milk, while Camila carefully carried a plate of delicious

embrace. Only when she felt the comforting warmth of their bodies did a serene tranquility wash over

I’ll head downstairs after I’m done washing

little faces, they ran out of the room. each clutching

Christina freshened up and changed into a fresh

were playing soccer in the courtyard, while Nathaniel sat at the dining table, engrossed in the documents before him. There were two sets of breakfast

and sat down to

a termination of

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