Chapter 91 Hard Time
A faint floral scent wafted through the air when Nathaniel pushed open the bedroom door. He was greeted by a slender figure lying on the couch.
Christina looked
listless.
up
when she heard the sound of footsteps. “You’re home?” she asked lazily, looking
“Did my mom give you a hard time just now?” Nathaniel asked in concern as he approached her.
Christina gave a shrug. “She didn’t.”
To her, what had happened could not be considered as Julia giving her a hard time at all. After all, Julia had always talked to her with that attitude.
Nathaniel took off his jacket and went to the bathroom to shower.
Christina had already kept her art supplies when he came out and was lying on the bed.
He slowly walked over and watched the sleeping beauty who was fast asleep lying on her side. Her long eyelashes accentuated her beauty despite her eyes being closed.
Nathaniel lifted the blanket and slid into bed before hugging her from behind. He rested his nose against her neck and breathed in the faint fragrance emanating from her as he drifted off into dreamland.
The next day, Christina prepared breakfast before going back to her room to color her design.
After repeatedly confirming that there were zero errors, she sent the drafts to Julia.
Christina stared at the screen, her heart beating rapidly as she waited.
The door to the bedroom was pushed open. Nathaniel had just returned from his morning jog. The casual sportswear he donned made him look much younger. His fringe was wet from sweat, and he stared at her when he entered with his deep, dark eyes.
call rang out from the computer. Like a student eager to return home when the bell rang, Christina quickly took out the black-laced mask from her bag and put
She shot Christina a sharp gaze through
be that Mrs. Hadley dislikes the jasmine flowers
seconds into the call, Christina had already thought of the
inay I know what inspired you to use jasmine flowers for the
felt uneasy as she stole a glance at Nathaniel. He had his hands in his pockets and looked extremely attractive. His lips curved into an amused smile as he stared at her.
for
reckoned Julia must have also had the same expectations for her relationship
slightly pursed lips made her seem as though she was displeased
felt like torture to
Julia said, “I like this series of designs inspired by jasmine flowers. Come to the Hadley residence and get my measurements
expect that Julia would like the designs.
she wants me to go to the Hadley residence to take
there?
parties could only see the upper halves of their bodies. Christina was wearing a mask, so Julia had yet
Julia, it would be unpredictable whether or not Julia would take off Christina’s mask to expose her. There was also a possibility that Julia would recognize Christina by her figure.
was filled with the harsh words that Julia had
can’t take
your design drafts to someone else to complete instead of tailoring the gowns yourself?”
people would dare to reject her, and the designer named Ada
have already instructed the fashion industry to blacklist Christina
myself, but I must work during the day. I’m afraid I can’t be at the Hadley residence all
only use the excuse of needing to go to
for a month
be that stubborn and not allow her
turned to look at Nathaniel, who stood there enjoying the show. She blinked furiously to indicate that
a smile as he nodded, indicating that
request.
chance to reject her suggestion as she asked, “Where do you leave? I’ll have
ache. I can’t possibly tell her that I live in Scenic Garden Manor, can I?
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