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.

a stroll in the front yard.

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

took the opportunity to thank Sharon for

stroked her daughter’s face gently and uttered apologetically, “I’m sorry my illness has caused you so much

of her past always filled

my family, you’re my pillar of support,” Christina

Christina’s hair as tears welled in

to come clean? But will she be mad at me and ignore

word, Christina piped up. “It’s getting late. The wind’s getting stronger too. You should get

mother in a room on the second floor and even poured

room once Sharon was

to the room, Nathaniel was already out of the shower. He was scrolling the

Christina while eyeing the contents on his

attending meetings. In his free time, he reads through

at her. A pair of glasses sat neatly across his

Mom asleep?” he asked.

lap and mumbled, “Mm–hmm. Fast asleep.”

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

I know.

after their conversation and traced his handsome features tenderly.

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

peck on the lips. Alas, things heated up more quickly than she had expected.

the next morning, Christina was still sound asleep in

was getting dressed, he noticed a few hickeys across

That cheeky minx.

did not forget to kiss Christina softly on her cheek before leaving

Christina awoke hours later, she freshened up quickly and accompanied her

together and concluded their trip

by the time they returned

they entered.

middle–aged woman perched elegantly on

said to Christina cautiously, “She is Mr.

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