Let Me Stay The Night

Christina wasn’t a cruel person. Since Gideon didn’t harm her or Sharon when he followed them, she didn’t see the need to beat him up any further.

Staring at his bleeding nose, she asked coldly, “Is your nose all right?”

Surprised by the concern shown toward him, Gideon frantically shook his head. “I’m fine. It’s just a little bit of blood. In fact, it doesn’t hurt at all. There’s no need for you to worry.”

Christina sneered, “You misunderstand. I’m not concerned about you. As I was the one who struck you, my reputation would be ruined if you were to suffer any after–effects later on and word of it got out. I’m not someone who likes to owe anyone favors.”

Just as she spoke, she retrieved the brick from her bag and threw it into the trash. Thereafter, she handed Gideon a packet of tissues and a wad of cash.

Staring blankly at what she was giving him, Gideon looked disappointed as he attempted to speak but hesitated in the end.

“Wipe away the blood on your face and clothes. Otherwise, people might misunderstand and send you to the police station. As for the money, treat it as compensation for the medical expenses for your nose.”

“I can’t take your money indiscriminately anymore,” Gideon declared with a look of conviction in his eye “I know I have been a jerk all this while by using your mom to force you into a marriage just for money. I might be in dire circumstances now, but adversity has allowed me to find meaning in life. Therefore, I’m not going to repeat the same mistakes again.”

Just when Christina assumed that Gideon was lying, the latter stood up proudly before walking away with an unsteady gait.

Briefly stunned, Christina began to pack her things with a sense of dread.

She was uncertain if Gideon had really turned over a new leaf, but what concerned her more was the fact that he could see Sharon in her absence.

Given how soft–hearted Sharon was, she would be in danger if she was taken in by Gideon’s repentant charade.

After all, she was a victim of the latter’s insidious methods in the past.

returned home

the door open, Sharon emerged from the kitchen to welcome Christina back. However, the sight of the latter’s empty hands caused her to ask quizzically,

too late. The cherries were sold out

fret. If you still want them, I’ll get some from the market tomorrow. They’ll definitely be juicy and fresh. Now that you’re pregnant, it’s imperative to feed yourself with as much nutrition as possible.

mother’s arm, Christina replied in a cute voice, “Thank you,

It smells delicious! I’m feeling hungry

break. Once the soup is ready, we can have lunch. I’ve also made an extra portion

like a kitten looking for attention. “There’s no need to wait till tonight. I

box for him.” With that, Sharon returned to the kitchen. After washing her hands, Christina joined her mother inside to help.

Christina sat obediently at

and daughter chatted a while before the latter

box to Christina, she

focus too much on work. On top of that, Nathaniel’s work isn’t easy. Whenever he goes on a business trip or comes home late, don’t be too hard on him. Whatever issues both of you have,

Christina didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at her mother’s

ways on the internet are nonsense. Don’t believe any of them. Both of us couldn’t be any

while you’re out there. I’ll get you the cherries tomorrow, so why don’t you bring Nathaniel over for a meal? He

replied with a smile, “We’re family, Mom. Nathaniel isn’t going to mind something like that. That said, we’ll still come to visit you tomorrow. Anyway, you haven’t fully recovered yet, so you don’t have to walk me

the heavy lunch box in her hand, Christina waved goodbye to Sharon before closing the door and taking the

the familiar Maybach waiting at the

opened with Sebastian running

the sight. “Mr. Taggart, aren’t you supposed

Sebastian, she quickly scrutinized him from