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.

Mr. Taggart is here,” Raymond

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

brows in displeasure and snapped, “Let

not a sound was heard outside.

Having calmed down, Christina offered him some

Unexpected Guest

come here with something important to tell

I want is to be with you right now.”

one could truly comprehend the depth of Nathaniel’s emotions as Christina had left him multiple times.

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

struggled to understand how the once arrogant man had become so

to

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

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

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

Gibson Corporation would reject any out-of-court settlement. In fact, he saw it as a positive outcome,

Christina went downstairs and happened to

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

realization of their callousness reminded her of the suffering Camila had endured during her time at the

full support,” she

ordering Sebastian to take care of the lawsuit.

was not an enemy

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

wanted to ensure that her daughter wouldn’t be adversely

agreed with

have a meeting to attend. Are you coming with me?

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