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 knocked on the door.

Taggart is here,”

composure and struggled to sit

in displeasure

not a sound was heard

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

Unexpected Guest

here with something important to

“I don’t care. All I want is to be with you right now.”

of Nathaniel’s emotions as

left him burdened with insecurities, causing a significant transformation from

how the once arrogant man

wasn’t about to let her

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

Sebastian waiting for him in the living room. Upon seeing him, Sebastian handed him a document. “Mr. Hadley, the Gibson family sent us a lawyer’s letter. They want to

letter and nonchalantly discarded it. Raising a brow, he replied, “Let them sue us. Hadley Corporation will stand its ground and fight until the

he saw it as a positive outcome, as it would solidify Christina’s commitment to stand by his

and happened to overhear the men’s conversation.

with a mix of surprise and disappointment. She had never expected the Gibson family to be

of their callousness reminded her of the suffering Camila had endured during her time at the Gibson residence, intensifying

have my full support,” she said, walking

her a grateful look before ordering Sebastian to take

Gibson family was not an enemy

see

wanted to ensure that her daughter wouldn’t be adversely affected by the recent events they

agreed with

Are you coming with me? Or do

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