Let Me Stay The Night

Nathanari gently parted her back and offered comforting words “Don’t cry I’ll be here with you every step of the way while you handle Mom « situation.”

Christina clutched at his shirt, her tears tooking through the fabric, Ierring a funny wet stain on his chest. She hareuped and spoke with a shaky voice. “Tm grateful that you re by my side. Otherwise, I would be completely lost *

Nathaniel had spoilt her so much that she was entirely dependent on him. In times of trouble, he was the first person who came to her mind, knowing that he would always be there to lend a helping hand

Her reliance on him pleased the man immensely. “Let’s head in and take a look.”

Christina nodded, allowing Nathaniel to hold her hand and lead her into the outpatient clinic.

Sharon’s body was covered in numerous wounds, requiring the doctor and nurses to carefully dress them. It took some time to tend to all her injuries.

When the curtains were drawn apart, Christina and Nathaniel saw Sharon’s head and limbs were bandaged up. Unable to move, she could only cast a fleeting glance at them.

After reading her report, the doctor told them. The patient is currently running a fever, and her wounds fright cause an infection. I would suggest that she remains hospitalized today for observation. She can go home to recuperate once her fever subsides.”

Nathaniel said. “I’ll take care of the admission procedures. Stay here and keep Mom company.”

“Okay,” Christina replied with a nod.

The doctor then left a few instructions before telling the nurse to wheel Sharon to her ward

“Mom, why didn’t you tell me you were sick?” Christina asked, overwhelmed with guilt. The demands of her pregnancy and managing her studio had consumed her attention, causing her to forget about Sharon

“It’s not serious, and I can manage on my own. I don’t want to trouble you while you’re pregnant,” Sharon rasped weakly. “Nathaniel is busy with work. Why did you ask him to come to the hospital? When he returns, tell him to go back to his office to resume work

felt a stab of fear when she recalled what happened earlier. “You were already weak, to begin with, and now you’re injured to the point where you can’t even move. How can you say this is not serious?”

completing the admission procedures Sharon turned to him with pleading expression. “Nathaniel, please tell Christina

Christina express her emotions. It isn’t wise for her to

don’t they

hoarse as she spoke with teary eyes. “No, the doctor has advised that you must stay

for Christina to sleep as she’ll be extremely worried

can’t worry too much. It’s

to

the eventful day, she soon fell into a

to stay with her for

Christina shook Nathaniel’s arm and said, “Nathaniel, Gideon got hurt while protecting my mom. I would like to visit him before we leave and also cover his medical expenses as a gesture of gratitude.”

out Gideon’s room. They then took the elevator to the floor where the normal wards were located.

Just as he started to feel a flicker of excitement, he caught sight. of the man standing behind her. In an instant, fear consumed him,

still wary of Nathaniel until that very moment and never wanted to experience Nathaniel’s

about Sharon. “Christina, how is your

fine, save for some superficial injuries,” Christina explained as she sat down on the chair Nathaniel got for her. “I’d like to know what happened, and why Emilia wants you

and averted his gaze. “It was all my fault. I was the one

clear that he was reluctant to share, so Christina decided not to push him further. Instead, she took out a check and placed it on the bedside cabinet. “Here’s fifty thousand to cover your medical and recuperation expenses.”

as he stared at the check. In the past, greed might have consumed him. but now he was overwhelmed with anguish and guilt. “Christina, I can’t accept this,” he said, his voice filled

it. I know you’ll need it given your current condition. Besides, you know Mom well. She’s kind-hearted and doesn’t like feeling indebted to others.

he responded in a

now. You’re on