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.
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 it on
a sharp gaze through the camera, looking
Could it be that Mrs. Hadley dislikes
a few seconds into the call, Christina had already thought of the
inspired you to use jasmine flowers for the design?” Julia
hands in his pockets
and respect. They’re very suitable for a mature and mysterious
Julia must have also had the same expectations for her relationship with Nolan Hadley in
she went silent. Her slightly pursed lips made her seem
silence felt like
by jasmine flowers. Come to the Hadley residence and get my measurements so you can tailor
not expect that Julia would like the designs. However, in the
Hadley say she wants me to go to the Hadley residence to take
there?
the screen, both parties could only see the upper halves of their bodies. Christina was wearing a mask, so Julia had
whether or not Julia would take off Christina’s mask to expose her. There was
Christina’s mind was filled with the harsh words that Julia had said
can’t take the risk!
slightly softened expression turned serious once more. “Why? Are you going to give your design drafts to someone
people would dare to reject her,
to blacklist Christina if she didn’t have
complete the designs myself, but I must work during the day. I’m afraid I can’t be at the Hadley residence all day.”
only use the excuse of needing to go to work as a
can come over after work. Coming every day for a month should be enough time for you to finish five
and
show. She blinked furiously to indicate that she needed
as he nodded, indicating that
request.
not give Christina any chance to reject her suggestion as she asked,
I can’t possibly tell her that I live in Scenic Garden Manor, can I?
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