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.
of an incoming video call rang out from the computer. Like a student eager to return home when the bell
gaze through the
it be that Mrs. Hadley dislikes the
seconds into the call, Christina had already thought of the worst situation
use jasmine flowers for the design?” Julia asked coldly.
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
suitable for a
Julia must have also had the same expectations for her relationship with Nolan Hadley in the past.
silent. Her slightly pursed lips made her seem as though she was displeased with Christina’s words.
felt like torture to
few minutes later, Julia said, “I like this series of designs inspired by jasmine flowers. Come to
did not expect that Julia would like the designs. However, in the next
go to the Hadley residence to take her measurements
there?
screen, both parties could only see the upper halves of
whether or not Julia would take off Christina’s mask to expose her. There was
with the harsh words that Julia had said
can’t take
going to give your
to reject her, and the designer named Ada
industry to blacklist Christina if she didn’t
question made Christina feel pressured. “Of course not. I’ll complete the designs myself, but I must work during the day. I’m afraid I can’t be at the Hadley residence
excuse of needing to go to work as a
work. Coming every day for
and not allow
to look at Nathaniel, who stood there enjoying the show. She blinked furiously to
lips curved upward into a smile as he nodded, indicating that she should agree to
request.
any chance to reject her suggestion as she asked, “Where do
can’t possibly tell her that I live in Scenic
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