Let Me Stay The Night

Nathaniel’s expression turned frosty as he stared at the woman who bumped into Christina. “Apologize right now!”

The woman flashed them a big smile as she apologized, “I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to bump into you. I was rushing to get on the ship to look for my friend. Are you okay? Do you need me to find a doctor for you? I’ll take care of the medical expenses.”

The woman’s gaze and tone made Christina feel uneasy. Since she wasn’t hurt and the other party apologized, she let it slide.

“I’m fine. Be careful next time. Otherwise, you might accidentally hurt yourself.”

“Thank you for understanding. If fate allows it, I hope we can be friends. Goodbye.”

The woman went ahead and boarded the cruise ship.

Christina turned to Nathaniel and said, “Don’t be upset. She didn’t do it on purpose.”

Nathaniel hummed a response.

Christina did not take the incident to heart. After they boarded the ship, she slept in their guest room until nightfall.

A masquerade ball was held on their first night on the cruise ship. Christina and Nathaniel dressed up and attended the ball. She accompanied him and met with many influential people. However, she felt overwhelmed after some time. She found an excuse to escape the ball and went to the deck for fresh air.

She took off her mask and breathed a sigh of relief.

As Christina stared at the vast and dark ocean before her, she felt a sense of fear surge within her.

She closed her eyes as painful memories flooded her mind.

“Are you unwell?” A familiar voice rang from behind her.

Christina quickly opened her eyes and instinctively turned around to see who it was. Oh. It’s the woman that bumped into me this morning at the stairs.

and touched Christina’s forehead. Christina flinched and jumped back

wary of me. I’m simply worried about you. Most of the people on this ship are having fun in the hall, yet you’re alone in such a remote area. No

stronger. Her subconscious mind was telling her to stay far away

for your concern. I came out to get some air because I felt stuffy inside the hall.

was about to leave when

to look at her. “Is there anything else I

you, I don’t have ill intentions. You don’t need to worry that I’ll do something bad to you.” Vera Ludwig’s lips curved into a sweet smile. “It’s fate that we meet again. Why don’t we get a drink together? My best friend got off the ship at the last minute, so I’m left here alone. I wouldn’t have stayed at such a boring place if I didn’t have to negotiate a project for the

over a waiter not far from them. She took

but she did not drink

throat and tried to find a topic for them to talk about. “Was the man standing

her right ring finger that gleamed

see. I can tell

but did not respond.

following conversation was initiated by Vera, to which Christina replied cautiously. When a sensitive topic came up, Christina would give half-hearted

I have to go

“All right. I look forward to meeting you

grinned before she went back to the hall

the hall for Nathaniel but failed to find him.

again and again, but all her attempts resulted in the same end. Her last attempt was different-a robotic voice told her

happened to Nathaniel. She quickly returned to their

knowing what else to do, Christina resorted to calling

was in his arms, and replied, “Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Hadley isn’t here. Did

can’t find him anywhere in the hall. He’s not in our room either. I saw him drink quite a

immediately said. “Mrs. Hadley, please wait a moment. Victoria and I will

I’m sorry to