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!

when someone knocked

and Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Taggart is here,”

and struggled to sit up,

his brows in displeasure and snapped, “Let

roar, not a sound was

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

Unexpected Guest

have come here with something important to

All I want is to be

comprehend the depth of Nathaniel’s emotions as Christina had left him

had left him burdened with insecurities, causing

Christina struggled to understand how the once arrogant man had

about to let her

one hour later when they finally walked out of the study. Christina’s clothes were crumpled, so she

descended the stairs and found Sebastian waiting for him in the living room. Upon seeing him, Sebastian handed him a document. “Mr. Hadley,

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

any out-of-court settlement. In fact, he saw it as a positive

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

mood took a sharp turn, souring with a mix of surprise and disappointment. She had never

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

support,” she said, walking up to Nathaniel.

her a grateful look before ordering Sebastian to take care of

not an enemy to be

beneficial for Camila to see a psychologist,”

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

with

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

to head to the studio,” Christina said. She felt bad to let Rayne handle all the work alone.