Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 556 Testing The Waters 

Arriving at the venue, Christina and Rayne entered the hall together.

The place was filled with guests who were prominent figures from Jadeborough and influential people who had come from all over the world to attend the show.

“I just saw an acquaintance. I’ll go and say hello. You find a place to sit and rest, and I’ll come back to you soon,” Rayne said, getting up and walking toward a foreign woman not far away while holding the skirts of her dress.

They greeted each other and exchanged pleasantries.

Christina didn’t like socializing with people in such a manner. She casually found a secluded. spot to sit down, then grabbed a bite to appease her hunger since the fashion show was still half an hour away. With her pregnancy, she couldn’t afford to go hungry.

Suddenly, Christina caught a glimpse of Anya’s figure weaving through the guests. Anya was heading straight in Christina’s direction.

As Anya approached and finally caught sight of Christina, her breath hitched. Feeling panicked, she quickly turned her head and hurriedly walked away in another direction.

Christina stared thoughtfully at Anya’s fleeing figure. She couldn’t help but feel that the latter was intentionally avoiding her.

Taking out a tissue, she wiped the dessert crumbs from her hands. Then, she got up walked in the direction where Anya had disappeared.

As the fashion show prepared to begin, the guests were busy finding familiar companions to sit with.

Feeling restless, Anya held a glass of red wine and drank it while lost in her thoughts, completely unaware that there was now someone in the empty seat beside her.

Christina observed Anya’s peculiar behavior and greeted, “Hello, Anya. Long time no see.”

Splash!

and spilled the red

Christina leaned closer. “Anya, you seem

talking about? Why would I be afraid of you? Don’t

of me, then why did you run away as soon as you saw

heart skipped a beat.

you’ve done something wrong by me, so now you’re so afraid that you’re actively trying to avoid me?”

you crazy?” Anya angrily retorted, trying to leave. However, her wrist

were no other guests

at Anya coldly. “I heard that you’ve been visiting Lucas and Camila’s kindergarten frequently of late and that you’ve been giving them

“Do you think I wanted to? Just because you’re not filial and don’t care about family doesn’t mean I’m heartless like

righteous, and her tone was confident.

willingly; no one forced you.” Christina narrowed her eyes. dangerously. “If you care so much about Lucas and Camila, why haven’t I seen

speechless at those words.

she was busy returning to Hallsbay to seek her father’s help

few days ago when Nigel told her that everything had been taken care of and no one would trace it back to her that she dared to set foot in Jadeborough

been defeated, and there wouldn’t be much attention given. to

wasn’t afraid of the Taggart

future would be ruined. Thus, when she saw Christina,

tone became more intimidating. “Are all those things you said earlier just lies?

Lucas and Camila, it was never about being nice to them on behalf

her in shock. “I didn’t harm the children. Don’t falsely accuse me. Your son fell ill and was hospitalized, but what’s that got to do

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