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.

Christina?” However, Francis thought

Nathaniel nodded firmly as hope reignited within

that Christina was still alive until he found concrete evidence that proved otherwise.

then, I’ll join you in the search, Francis offered,

once more, ready to dive into the depths of the sea in search of Christina. This time, a significant discovery awaited them. They came across the necklace that Christina had been wearing approximately seven kilometers away

leaving no room for doubt

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

depths of the sea while Nathaniel dispatched his men to comb

prolonged absence from Hadley Corporation reached

you think something bad has happened to the Hadley family?” Anya inquired, her face still scarred despite having been discharged from

you say that?” Yerek, engrossed in his

had entrusted the Hadley family’s lawsuit against the Gibsons

intuition. If it’s not

had thoroughly researched him beforehand. She was well aware. of his reputation as a diligent workaholic who rarely took time off without

Anya believed he wouldn’t simply

this line of reasoning that she became convinced that something had

Christina.

Grandma asks, just tell her I’ve decided to go on a vacation to clear my head,” Anya declared. With that,

to visit Jadeborough and witness firsthand what had befallen Christina. Then, if the opportunity presented itself, she would seize it to seek revenge for

give Anya a look before

in a humble clinic located in a village, Christina regained consciousness after being unconscious for three days and nights.

thirst engulfed her. Startled, she surveyed her surroundings,

am I?” she murmured, her

stir the man

that Christina had

awake!”

hastily departed from the ward