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.

Christina returned

kitchen to welcome Christina back. However, the sight of the latter’s empty hands caused her to ask quizzically, “Christina, didn’t you say that you were going to

one of regret. “I was too late. The

They’ll definitely be juicy and fresh. Now that you’re pregnant, it’s imperative to feed yourself with as much nutrition as possible.

a cute

smells delicious! I’m feeling hungry

is ready, we can have lunch. I’ve also made an extra portion for Nathaniel, so you can bring

just like a kitten looking for attention. “There’s no need to wait till tonight. I have something to deal with at the studio at noon. I’ll drop

I’ll pack it into a lunch box for him.” With that, Sharon returned to the kitchen. After washing her hands, Christina

without a choice, Christina sat obediently

and daughter chatted a while before the latter needed

she didn’t forget to give her

your child the priority, so don’t 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

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

nonsense. Don’t believe any of them. Both of us couldn’t be any happier, and he loves me a lot now. As we

response, Sharon was sincerely happy that her daughter had found her soulmate. “Anyway, be careful while you’re out there. I’ll get you the cherries tomorrow, so why don’t you bring Nathaniel over for a meal? He has done

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

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

could spot the familiar

driver’s door quickly opened with Sebastian running out to

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

Sebastian, she quickly scrutinized him from