Let Me Stay The Night

Marital crisis…

Nathaniel was very much perturbed by those two words.

He had been worried sick the whole of last night, his utmost concern being Christina’s health and thoughts.

While he was not a person easily controlled by his emotions, all his composure shattered before her.

Her words cut far deeper than her indifferent attitude.

Nathaniel’s nerves, which had been stretched taut for the entire night, finally snapped at that moment.

“Listen to what I’ve got to say first before deciding whether there’s a need to communicate about the marital issues between us, Christina.” No longer in the presence of mind to bother about the fact that they were in public, he frantically grasped her wrist and started to explain things.

A frownmarred Christina’s countenance as she stared at her wrist, which had gone red from the force of the man’s grip. “You’re hurting me.”

Immediately, Nathaniel loosened his grip. He held her hand up and examined it meticulously.

Distinct marks marred Christina’s fair wrist, evidence of the force of his grip earlier.

Guilt and anguish flooded Nathaniel. In’a humble tone, he murmured, “I’m sorry. This is on me. I’ll have the doctor come and check you over.”

Christina’s skin was delicate in the first place. After she later married Nathaniel, she had people taking care of her basic needs though her days were not too peaceful. Consequently, she became even more fragile.

On top of that, Nathaniel had been treating her like breakable glass since she was confirmed to be pregnant.

Surprisingly, Christina did not withdraw her hand but left it in the man’s hold.

“Let’s take this to a quiet place.”

“Okay. Let’s go to the café on the top floor. There’s heating there, and it’s accessible via the elevator here. You won’t be exposed to the wind.”

“Whatever you say.”

began. The collaboration between. Christina and Nathaniel had been decided in advance. Considering the fame of the Hadley

it would be no exaggeration to

Christina were “besieged” by several waves of people as they weaved through the crowd to head

few minutes, but

Christina in the circle of his arms, preventing those around

and the child in her

straight to the café on the top floor. No sooner had they taken a seat than

didn’t expect to bump into you on a whimsical desire

wrapped around a shapely woman, Winston walked over to Nathaniel while grinning from

the woman, vaguely recognizing her as a relatively renowned model

was not due to her professional capabilities or astounding figure and looks. Instead, it was because the woman threw her weight around on the day of the fashion show and demanded to be the final model, threatening

segment of a fashion show was carefully planned in advance, and an issue with any part

as she learned that a

incredibly successful, and the model who went on strike lost an opportunity that would have propelled

insinuations against Christina’s studio on the internet. Unfortunately, her influence was limited at that time, and attention to that issue faded quickly before she received any response from Christina. In the

that unexpected meeting then, Christina could not help lamenting inwardly. What a small world! And

another realization inadvertently

Emilia has fallen out of favor. Well, well, well… I’m actually pretty

time, Xylie Nichols was also studying Christina. Since the latter was the one who ruined her future, she

“It’s you-”

Winston, who stood beside her, yanked

is Mr.

Christina–is–Nathaniel’s wife?

shocked that words eluded her. Needless to say,

silence, embarrassment swamped Winston. He chastised in displeasure, “Why are you spacing out? Go ahead and

Xylie hurriedly tried to salvage things.

Mr. Hadley. I’m Xylie Nichols, Mr. Labarge’s girlfriend.” Subsequently, she shifted her gaze to Christina. A long moment passed before she managed to eke out a few words in a much more detached tone.