Let Me Stay The Night

“A penny for your thoughts.”

Nathaniel came home from kindergarten to see Christina spacing out in the study. She didn’t even realize he had come in.

He strode over to gather her into his arms, snapping her out of her reverie. Flashing an awkward smile, she responded, “Nothing much. I was thinking about how reckless I was.”

Nathaniel rested his chin on her shoulder and inhaled deeply, taking in the fragrance of her hair. “Hmm? For example?” he asked nonchalantly.

“For example, when I found out about my biological parents, I didn’t take the time to think it through and ended up lashing out at you. I wasn’t calm or rational at that moment. But now, upon reflection, I realize that I only heard one side of the story and didn’t consider the peculiar coincidences,” she confessed.

Deep down. Nathaniel was pleased to hear that. He comforted her. “It’s fine. We’re married, so it’s only right that you vent your frustration at me. I’m your husband, after all.”

“Thank you, Nathaniel.” Christina turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Nathaniel arched his brow. “Just a simple thank you?”

Christina pondered over it before standing on tiptoes to give him a light peck on his lips.

She was about to inch away when Nathaniel pulled her closer and deepened the kiss.

“No,” Christina rejected softly when she sensed he was about to go to second base.

Her coy voice merely served to heighten Nathaniel’s desire. His voice was hoarse as he said, “I want…”

Christina was pinned to the desk, the warm sunlight bathing her body in a gentle glow.

Her skin appeared luminous and ethereal in the light, reminding Nathaniel of an angelic being.

“Christina, you’re gorgeous.”

Christina gazed at him, feeling her heart skip a beat.

Knock, knock!

about to proceed when someone

Hadley, Mr. Taggart is here,”

composure and struggled to sit up, but Nathaniel didn’t move

brows in displeasure and snapped,

roar, not a sound

that’s a good idea.” Having calmed down, Christina offered him some advice. “Sebastian

Unexpected Guest

come here with something important to

don’t care. All I want is

truly comprehend the depth of Nathaniel’s

him burdened with insecurities, causing a significant transformation from

understand how the once arrogant man had become so

about to let

the study. Christina’s clothes were crumpled, so she headed back

Sebastian handed him a document. “Mr. Hadley, the Gibson family sent us a lawyer’s letter. They

brow, he replied, “Let them sue us. Hadley Corporation will stand its ground and fight

he saw it as a positive outcome, as it would solidify Christina’s commitment

her clothes, Christina went downstairs and happened to

mood took a sharp turn, souring with a mix of surprise and disappointment. She had never expected the Gibson family to be so ruthless and indifferent

her of the suffering Camila had endured during her time at the Gibson residence, intensifying her negative emotions.

she said,

grateful look before ordering Sebastian to

family was not an enemy

it would be beneficial for Camila to see a psychologist,” Christina shared with Nathaniel once

ensure that her daughter wouldn’t be adversely affected by the recent

with a

to attend. Are you coming with me? Or do you have other

felt bad to let Rayne handle all the work alone.