Let Me Stay The Night Novel (Christina and Nathaniel)

Chapter 261

Chapter 261 The Scapegoat

Sebastian stood awkwardly at the doorstep with his hands full of food containers. He wanted nothing more than to dig a hole and bury himself in it.

“Mr. Hadley, we’ve finished packing the food.”

Nathaniel’s stern countenance was icy, and his jaw was stiff. “Right.”

Sebastian robotically placed all the food and arranged them before promptly excusing himself.

The room fell back into silence once the door was shut.

“Didn’t you say you were hungry? Come on out and eat.” Nathaniel directed his words at Christina, curled up in a ball.

She gingerly stuck her head out once she’d confirmed no one else was around. Her stomach grumbled even more at the sight of the table arrayed with her favorite delicacies.

Christina was positively famished. She’d lost her appetite since being down with the flu during the competition. Moreover, she’d blacked out for an entire day due to the incident after that. As such, it would have been almost two days since she’d last eaten.

Christina stuffed her mouth full of meat and gobbled it down, appearing to be sating her hunger instead of savoring the taste of the food.

“Darling, you should stop staring at me and dig in.” She paused mid-chew and cocked her head at Nathaniel.

Nathaniel had never left her side for the past few days and ate far less than she did.

“I’m not hungry. I’m fine watching you enjoy your food.” Nathaniel surveyed the food before him and contemplated whether or not it was enough for Christina.

Christina served him a piece of meat she’d bitten into. “Eating alone is so meaningless. The food tastes so much better when we’re eating together. Your presence even seemed to make my injuries more bearable.”

She winked at him impishly.

her meal with Nathaniel. She could even move freely as long as she didn’t

a trip to the police station to

calming presence. “Don’t be afraid. I’ll accompany you.” His eyes darkened at the thought of the man who’d hurt Christina. If

bloodthirstiness in his eyes was fleetingly replaced by a serene look on his

of agreement. She failed

still felt shaken just

her into his embrace while she was caught up in her thoughts. The side of her face rested against his sturdy chest, and she could feel his strong heartbeat

the necessary procedures to get discharged since she would

more days. Since her work schedule was flexible, she

“I dislike the scent of the disinfectant and can’t get used to the bed here. Let me go

in her eyes was as if she believed he could pluck the

had no choice but to

their way to the police station once

efficiently arranged for her to identify the

large glass pane. The police bid Christina to point out the suspect freely as the glass was a one-way mirror. She would remain

beside Christina, his solid presence keeping her guard. Christina’s heart was in her throat as she lifted her gaze and immediately identified a man wearing a yellow jacket

you certain?” the police

Christina replied

been bludgeoned that night, she could still recall the

turned to Nathaniel,

timid, yet it was impossible to remain poised when facing someone who attempted

light.

a backward glance. The entire place was so grim and oppressive that she hoped never to step foot in there

proceed to the hall

brought a woman into the hall as they were finalizing the procedures

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