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.

bed gently before tucking strands of her hair behind her ears,

used the back of his hand to stroke her smooth cheek, and in response,

bent down

sky, witnessed the passionate scene that unfolded in the room. Christina

her forehead and was relieved that she

struggled to sit up and rummaged through her bag for that

popped a white pill into her mouth, completely ignorant that the pill had already

her career was on the rise, she did not want it to

after her

with breakfast. Coincidentally, he witnessed Christina

his eyes. “Come here

before walking over. The two of them had breakfast

Nathaniel’s expression. The look on his face changed when he spotted the pill bottle. Am I overthinking or does he actually want a baby?

say a word and went to

couch the moment she entered the studio. The thick scent of perfume lingered in the air,

and asked gently and ingratiatingly,

touchy–feely she was, Christina pulled her arm out of

to be born with the ability to change their attitudes on cue. She had just pushed me

somewhat awkward. The corners of her

bag, which evidently contained a phone. “I had too much to drink last night and made a foolish mistake. Can you be generous

if she would be willing

her

but she felt extremely uneasy upon seeing. how quiet and indifferent Christina was.

phone that had just been released, so it was

you into the water too, so we’re even. You can go

deadlines recently, she did not have time to clean the

and tidied the place, not intending to pay

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