Chapter 185 The Nasty Aunt

Nathaniel stepped forward to greet Sharon. Mom.

He might not be a man of many words, but his actions spoke volumes about his demeanor.

Christina linked arms with her mother and Nathaniel, leading them to the dining table. Let’s dig in. I’m starving.”

The three of them sat at the table and began eating.

Christina was the only one chatting away during the meal. The household kitchen knew of her love for shrimp, and the chef would always prepare shrimp scampi when Christina was dining at home.

Nathaniel dutifully shelled the shrimp for her while she nattered away.

She made quick work of the shrimp and shot Nathaniel a doeeyed look of anticipation.

Sharon watched on in disbelief as Nathaniel shelled each shrimp carefully and handfed Christina.

Is this really the proud, distant Mr. Hadley that everyone speaks of? I thought he would be some aloof man, but he’s so

sweet toward Christina!

Back then, Sharon had been bedridden for several days after learning that Gideon had married Christina off to the Hadley family for

money.

Sharon cleared her throat and said, Christina, shell your own shrimp. Don’t dirty Nathaniel’s hands.

A CEO’s hands are meant for more important things like holding a fountain pen and signing contracts.

Christina pouted and defended herself, I’d love to shell my own shrimp, but Nathaniel won’t let me. He likes to do it for me. Isn’t that right, Nathaniel?

Yes.” He followed up with his brief reply by feeding Christina another freshly shelled shrimp.

Sharon cringed internally at their public display of affection.

Although the butler and the help were usually immune to the couple’s sappy behavior and Nathaniel’s penchant for romantic and cringeworthy gestures, they happened to let down their guard then and squirmed.

Socringey.

dinner, Christina accompanied Sharon for a

draped her jacket over her mother’s shoulders. She also held

time. Christina took the opportunity to thank Sharon for being with her while

uttered apologetically, “I’m sorry my illness has caused you so

past always filled Sharon with a wave of guilt.

pillar of support,” Christina replied. reassuringly before enveloping Sharon in a hug.

as tears

But will she be mad at me and ignore me if she knows I’ve been lying to her? I can’t afford

getting late. The wind’s getting

second floor

the room once Sharon was asleep.

out of the shower. He was scrolling the financial

yet?” asked Christina while eyeing the contents on his

documents and attending meetings. In his free time, he reads through more Anglandurn and

sat neatly across his nose bridge. He

asleep?” he

into his lap and mumbled, “Mm–hmm. Fast

while his dark eyes flared with desire. “I have a business trip tomorrow and will only be back the day

I know.

their conversation and traced his handsome features

were angular but not too sharp like an Epean’s. It made for an attractive face that could never bore Christina no matter how long she stared at it.

hooked her arms around his neck, planning to give him a peck on the lips. Alas, things heated up more quickly

next morning, Christina

noticed a

That cheeky minx.

kiss Christina softly on her cheek

she freshened up quickly

to shop together and concluded their trip with a decent

the time they returned to Scenic Garden Manor.

the minute they entered. Christina

dressed, middle–aged woman perched elegantly on one

said to Christina cautiously, “She is Mr.

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