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.
home when the bell rang, Christina quickly took out the black-laced mask
screen. She shot Christina a sharp gaze through the camera, looking like a mother lion
Could it be that Mrs. Hadley dislikes the jasmine flowers I designed?
a few seconds into the call, Christina had already thought of the worst situation
use jasmine flowers for the design?” Julia
in his pockets and looked extremely attractive. His lips curved into an amused smile as he stared
flowers.represent purity and respect. They’re very suitable for a mature and mysterious woman like you.”
represented pure love. She reckoned Julia must have also had the same
Her slightly pursed lips made her seem as though she was
spent in silence felt like
designs inspired by jasmine flowers. Come to
expect that Julia would like the designs. However, in
me to go to the Hadley residence to take her measurements and tailor
there?
both parties could only see the upper halves of
Julia would take off
filled with the harsh words that Julia had said to her the night
take
softened expression turned serious once more. “Why? Are you going to give your design drafts to someone else to complete instead of tailoring the
dare to reject her, and the designer named Ada was one of them.
would have already instructed the fashion industry to blacklist Christina if she didn’t have some talent.
pressured. “Of course not. I’ll complete the designs myself, but I must work during
use the excuse of needing to go to work as
You can come over after work. Coming every day for a month should be enough time for you to finish five evening gowns.”
be that stubborn and not allow her
look at Nathaniel, who stood there enjoying the show. She blinked furiously to indicate
curved upward into a smile as he nodded, indicating that she
request.
her suggestion as she asked, “Where
tell her that I live in Scenic Garden Manor, can I?
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