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!

to proceed when

Mr. Taggart is here,” Raymond reported.

regained her composure and struggled to sit up, but Nathaniel

in displeasure and snapped,

a

good idea.” Having calmed down, Christina offered him some advice. “Sebastian

Unexpected Guest

here with something important to tell

don’t care. All I want

comprehend the depth of Nathaniel’s

experiences had left him burdened with insecurities, causing

understand how the once arrogant man

about to let her

they finally walked out of the study. Christina’s clothes were crumpled, so she headed back to her room to

seeing him, Sebastian handed him a document. “Mr. Hadley, the Gibson family

and nonchalantly discarded it. Raising a brow, he replied, “Let them sue us.

any out-of-court settlement. In fact, he saw it as a positive outcome, as it would solidify Christina’s commitment to stand by his

her clothes, Christina went downstairs and happened to overhear the men’s

pleasant 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

reminded her of the suffering Camila had endured during

my full support,” she said,

her a grateful look before ordering Sebastian to take

family was not an enemy to be underestimated.

I think it would be beneficial for Camila to see a psychologist,” Christina shared

concerned mother, she wanted to ensure that her daughter wouldn’t be adversely

agreed with a

you coming with me? Or do you have other

said. She felt bad to let Rayne handle all the work alone.