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.

She gritted her teeth lightly as she explained, “I’m not afraid. I

Pin The Blame

decision, you have my

a frosty glint flitting across her eyes. I vow to seize everything the

“First, we need to halt the investment for

consciousness and was overwhelmed by a throbbing pain in her head. As she collected her thoughts, the

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

Anya ventured into the corridor, her gaze landed on a woman clad in a hospital gown who was walking toward her. A fleeting expression of astonishment flashed

furrowed her brows. What’s her

shift dozing off. Feeling exasperated, she

while before she came back

name is

received, Anya couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. Is

scanned her surroundings in search of

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

and hurled it at the mirror with all her might, continuing to do so with

with concern. “Please, you need to calm down. Getting so

to my face? Tell me!” Anya shouted as

procedures have advanced significantly, and your face will heal with time,” the

forcefully pushed the

I wouldn’t have rolled down the stairs

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

figures dashed into the room, each carrying something in their tiny hands. Lucas held a cup of freshly poured milk, while Camila

stretched her limbs before sitting up and welcoming her children into her embrace. Only when she felt the comforting

washing up.”

glances. As joyful smiles adorned their little faces, they ran out of the room. each clutching

Christina freshened up and changed into

were playing soccer in the courtyard, while Nathaniel sat at the dining table, engrossed

and sat

documents for a termination of contract. “Have

should I spare them some