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

Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Taggart is here,” Raymond reported.

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

displeasure and snapped, “Let

not a sound was

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

Unexpected Guest

have come here with something important

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

of Nathaniel’s emotions as Christina had

left him burdened with insecurities, causing a significant transformation from his

how the once arrogant man had become so

Nathaniel wasn’t about to

of the study. Christina’s clothes were crumpled, so she headed back to her room to get

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

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

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

Christina went downstairs and happened to overhear the men’s conversation.

of surprise and disappointment. She had never expected the Gibson family to be so ruthless and

her of the suffering Camila had endured during her time at the

support,” she said, walking up to Nathaniel.

look before ordering Sebastian to

an enemy

to see a psychologist,” Christina shared with Nathaniel once they were alone.

mother, she wanted to ensure that her daughter wouldn’t be adversely affected by the recent events they had been

with a nod.

you coming with me? Or do you have

need to head to the studio,” Christina said. She felt bad to