Chapter 290 I Do Not Have A Say

Nathaniel’s displeasure faded significantly as he looked at her innocent face. He wiped her hair using the silk handkerchief. Why did you attend a function like that?

She’d still be soaking in water if I hadn’t come over because I was worried. She knows very well that she’s physically weak. What if she falls sick?

After hearing what he said, Christina felt aggrieved. Her eyes reddened instantly. I didn’t turn her down because she’s your cousin. It’s not like I wanted to attend a party like that.

She was already thinking of leaving and never expected something like that to happen.

Nathaniel’s expression remained tense. So what if she’s my cousin? You don’t have to go if you don’t want to. Also, did I give you permission to go?

His low and steady voice was tinged with dissatisfaction.

Christina sighed helplessly, not knowing how else to explain herself. He’s making it sound like it’s my fault!

Nathaniel, who was used to being a lone wolf that did things his own way, never had to worry about othersfeelings, let alone bother about maintaining relationships.

However, she couldn’t bring herself to turn down a family member’s invitation, for it would make her seem too cold and distant.

Forget it. You won’t understand it even if I explained it to you,said Christina sulkily.

The slight anger in Nathaniel’s eyes intensified. After telling her to dry her hair, he started reviewing the

documents.

On their way back to Scenic Garden Manor, Christina rested her head against the car window and fell asleep.

A ray of light shone in, illuminating her side profile. Her long eyelashes cast shadows beneath her eyes, making her look as gorgeous as an oil painting.

Nathaniel carried her down the car, disturbing her sleep. She stirred before burrowing deeper into his

embrace.

placed her on the bed gently before tucking strands of her hair behind

to stroke her

down

scene that unfolded in the room. Christina

her forehead and was relieved that she wasn’t running a

the morning, she struggled to sit up and rummaged through her bag for that pill

pill into her mouth, completely ignorant that the pill had already

it to be impeded by pregnancy. It

after her

door open and walked in with breakfast. Coincidentally, he witnessed Christina placing

look flashed across his eyes.

The two of them had

silently and observed Nathaniel’s expression. The look on his face changed when he spotted the pill bottle. Am I overthinking or does

say a word and went

saw a thin figure sitting on the couch the moment she entered the studio. The thick scent of perfume lingered in the air, causing her to sneeze when she walked

gently and ingratiatingly, “Ms. Christina, you

disgusted by how touchy–feely she was, Christina pulled her

cue. She had just pushed

cold attitude made Jamie feel somewhat awkward. The corners of her

took out a rectangular box from her bag, which evidently contained a phone. “I had too much to drink last night and made a

would be willing to kneel and beg for forgiveness

her to.

forgive her, but she felt extremely uneasy upon seeing. how quiet and indifferent Christina was. There was

Jamie’s hand. It was a new phone that had just been released, so it was

replied nonchalantly, “I dragged you into the water too, so we’re even. You can

she had been rushing to meet deadlines recently, she did not have

cleared the things and tidied the place, not intending to pay any

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