Let Me Stay The Night

Upon returning to Scenic Garden Manor, Christina had dinner with the twins. Then, she played soccer with them in the back garden.

By the time she put them to sleep, it was already nine o’clock at night.

She would be lying to claim that she was not tired since she was already yawning away.

Naturally, Nathaniel noted all that. Feeling anguished, he gathered her petite and weak body in his arms. “Thank you, Christina.”

That remark of his carried multiple meanings.

Unfortunately, Christina was not in the mood to decipher anything. She merely nodded in acknowledgment. “Indeed. I’m dead tired today. I never feel like this usually.”

She generally had no problems bustling about, but for some inexplicable reason, weariness weighed heavily on her that day.

Inwardly, Nathaniel knew that most of her fatigue was psychological in nature. He kissed her on the forehead. “Go and shower first, then have a good sleep.”

“But I still want to-”

“Go ahead. I’m here.” Despite being aware that Christina still wanted to go through the information, Nathaniel gave her no room to protest. He pushed her right into the bathroom.

“Why are you still standing here?” The bathroom was initially quite spacious, but with the man there, it promptly appeared rather cramped.

Nathaniel stood there without budging. His thin lips curved into a smirk. “Let’s shower together.”

“Huh?” That stunned Christina. Some indecent images popped into her mind, and her face inexorably flushed bright red.

Seeing that her face had turned as red as an overripe tomato, Nathaniel tapped the tip of her nose. “What are you thinking? I meant that in the literal sense. Conserving water is a virtue.”

A frown marred Christina’s countenance. She could not help doubting herself when she took in the serious look on Nathaniel’s face. Hmm, was I really reading too much into it?

She again eyed the man suspiciously. It was only when she had ascertained that his gaze was sincere and he did not intend to do anything to her that she lowered her guard.

his breathing

ended up pinned against the wall.

face of his domineering restraint,

it was already past midnight. Having been put through the wringer, Christina was zapped of all energy. Nathaniel carried her out

was incredibly alluring under the lights. Nonetheless, he understood the principle

leaned down and kissed her on the cheek before turning off the lights. He left the bedroom and went to the

was already high in the sky. She

instant she realized that no one was there, her mind cleared significantly.

her eyes, but there were no signs of Nathaniel.

that it was already getting late. I promised the twins that I’d send them to kindergarten!

of bed and changed before hurrying downstairs.

then, Nathaniel was having

other with smiles on their faces, so engrossed in conversation that none noticed

throat since no one was paying her any mind.

twins snapped their heads back, they spotted Christina standing behind. them. However, they did not greet her at once. Instead, they frantically turned to Nathaniel in a panic.

you’re talking about some secret? I heard

you can’t tell me?”

rubbed the tip of his nose. Gosh, it’s really difficult to choose between my wife and kids!

decided to be

I can’t tell you that,” he replied.

of a brow, Christina shifted her gaze

averted their gazes in concert before exclaiming, “We’re done eating, and we’re off to

run off, but they even shouldered their bags by themselves. Whipping their heads back,

you want me to drive you?” Christina griped jealously upon

from work last night. So, you don’t

before, Christina could not help feeling a dull pain at her waist. Ugh! This is all on Nathaniel for pinning me