Let Me Stay The Night

“Camila, Lucas, be good. I promise I’ll bring your mommy home.” Nathaniel urged his children to stay with their grandparents a little longer.

Reluctantly, Camila and Lucas followed Julia’s lead and left.

Just then, Francis entered with a somber expression.

As if he could read minds, one look was enough for Nathaniel to tell the heartbreaking news that Francis carried.

Without wasting a moment. Nathaniel rushed toward the beach. The rescue team had covered the lifeless female body they had just recovered with a white cloth.

As Nathaniel approached, the team made way for him.

Though each breath felt heavy, he pressed forward until he stood before the shrouded figure.

Just as he reached out to lift the white cloth, the team leader intervened, “Mr. Hadley…”

The team leader couldn’t bear to let Nathaniel see the disfigured state of the body as the wildlife had gotten to it first.

However, Nathaniel disregarded the team leader’s intervention and proceeded to lift the white cloth.

The scent of decay filled the air as the corpse, soaked in water for an extended period, emitted a pungent odor. Its disfigured state made everyone feel uneasy, and even the seasoned members of the rescue team couldn’t help but retch.

Nevertheless, Nathaniel remained resolute, furrowing his brows as he carefully examined the body.

The height and weight matched. Even the dress’ color and design appeared identical.

“It’s not her…” After a prolonged silence, Nathaniel gently lowered the cloth and made his announcement.

Everyone fell into stunned silence.

“Mr. Hadley, we understand your grief, but advanced technology will be needed to determine her identity.” The truth was that DNA testing was necessary due to the extent of disfigurement, rendering. traditional identification methods impossible.

Besides, everyone could understand Nathaniel’s state of desperation and denial.

you absolutely sure it’s not Christina?” However, Francis thought otherwise. He

not her.” Nathaniel nodded firmly as hope

believe that Christina was still alive

you in the search, Francis

ready to dive into the depths of the sea in search of Christina. This time,

significant breakthrough, leaving no room for doubt that Christina had

Francis reached a decision to divide their efforts and expand their search.

team to scour the depths of the sea while Nathaniel dispatched

news of Nathaniel’s prolonged absence from

scarred despite having been discharged from the hospital. To restore her appearance fully, she would need to undergo

Yerek, engrossed in his documents, replied without lifting his gaze.

entrusted the Hadley family’s lawsuit against the Gibsons to Yerek,

woman’s intuition. If it’s not the Hadleys, then

him beforehand. She was well aware. of his reputation as a diligent workaholic who rarely

how deeply Nathaniel cared for Christina, Anya believed he

she became convinced that

Christina.

and find out what’s going on. If Grandma asks, just tell her I’ve decided to go on a vacation to

what had befallen Christina. Then, if the opportunity presented

silent, merely lifting his head to give Anya a look before returning to his work as she departed.

in a village, Christina regained consciousness after

thirst engulfed her. Startled, she surveyed her surroundings, finding

am I?” she murmured, her voice barely audible.

to stir the man

glanced up and, upon realizing that Christina had regained consciousness, exclaimed, “You’re

awake!”

man hastily departed from the ward before Christina could fully