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!

proceed when someone knocked

Mr. Taggart is here,”

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

his brows in displeasure and snapped,

not a

calmed down, Christina offered him some

Unexpected Guest

come here with something important

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

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

experiences had left him burdened with insecurities, causing

understand how the once arrogant man had become so

Nathaniel wasn’t about to

finally walked out of the study. Christina’s clothes were

stairs and found 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 sue us for

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

Christina went downstairs and happened

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

the suffering Camila had endured during her time at the Gibson residence, intensifying

have my full support,” she said,

before ordering

was not an enemy to be underestimated.

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

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

agreed with a nod.

to attend. Are you coming with me? Or do you

studio,” Christina said. She felt bad to let Rayne handle