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.
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 before answering the
screen. She shot Christina a sharp gaze through
that Mrs. Hadley
had already
inspired you to use jasmine flowers for
uneasy as she stole a glance at Nathaniel. He had his hands in his pockets and looked extremely attractive.
suitable for a mature and mysterious woman like
Julia must have also had the same expectations for her relationship with
slightly pursed lips made her seem as though she was displeased with Christina’s words.
silence felt like torture to
designs inspired by jasmine flowers. Come to the Hadley residence and get my measurements so you can tailor these clothes
sparkling eyes. She did not expect that Julia would like the designs. However, in the next second, a frown replaced her smile under the
she wants me 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
would take off Christina’s mask to expose her. There was also a possibility
filled with the harsh words that Julia had said to her the
can’t take the
you going to give your
a handful of people would dare to reject her, and
have already instructed the fashion industry to blacklist Christina if
the designs myself, but I must work during the day.
only use the excuse of
over after work. Coming every day for a month should be enough time for you
to be that stubborn and
who stood there enjoying the show. She blinked furiously to indicate
smile as he nodded,
request.
reject her suggestion as she asked, “Where do
possibly tell her that I live in Scenic Garden Manor,
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