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

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

to him with pleading expression. “Nathaniel,

isn’t wise

fever medication. It’s not a serious situation, so why don’t they discharge

spoke with teary eyes. “No, the doctor has advised that you must stay in the hospital for observation as there is a

tonight, it will be difficult for Christina to sleep

night. Christina, you can’t worry too much. It’s not

like that, she was wheeled to

day, she soon fell into a deep slumber.

a caregiver to stay with her for the night before leaving with

the elevator, 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

information desk, where they found out Gideon’s room. They then took the elevator to the floor where the normal

flicker of excitement, he caught sight. of the man standing

still wary of Nathaniel until that very moment and never

was still worried about Sharon. “Christina, how is your mom doing?” he

superficial injuries,” Christina explained as she sat down on the chair Nathaniel got

“It was all my fault. I was the one

Instead, she took out a check and placed it on the bedside cabinet. “Here’s fifty thousand to cover

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 with helplessness. “I protected your mom because it was

got to her feet, making no move to retrieve the check. “Just take 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. If you refuse to accept the money, it will only make her feel guilty. Considering her current health condition, I don’t want unnecessary worries to consume her over such a

responded in a low voice.

now. You’re on your