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.
rang out from the computer. Like a student eager to return 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 ready to
be that Mrs. Hadley dislikes the
Christina had already thought of
inspired you to use jasmine flowers for
stole a glance at Nathaniel. He had his hands in his pockets and looked extremely attractive. His lips curved into an amused smile
purity and respect. They’re very suitable for a
reckoned Julia must have also had the same expectations
silent. Her slightly pursed lips made her seem as though she was displeased
second spent in silence felt like torture
said, “I like this series of designs inspired by jasmine flowers. Come to the Hadley residence and get my measurements
did not expect that Julia would like the designs. However, in the
to go to the Hadley residence to
there?
Through the screen, both parties could only see the upper halves of their bodies. Christina was wearing a mask, so Julia had yet to find out about
if Christina were to appear before Julia, it would be unpredictable whether or not Julia would take off Christina’s mask to expose her.
harsh words that Julia had said
take the
once more. “Why? Are you going to give your design drafts to someone else to complete instead of tailoring the gowns yourself?”
a handful of people would dare to reject her, and the designer named Ada was one of them.
industry to blacklist
pressured. “Of course not. I’ll complete the designs myself, but I must work
could only use the excuse of needing to go to
“That’s fine. You can come over after work. Coming every day for a month should be
and not allow her
show. She blinked furiously
he nodded, indicating that she should agree to
request.
any chance to reject her suggestion as she asked, “Where do you leave? I’ll have my
can’t possibly tell her that I live in Scenic Garden Manor, can I?
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