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 her ears, admiring her

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

down and hugged her.

unfolded in the room. Christina woke

placed her hand against her forehead and was relieved that she wasn’t running a fever.

past nine in the morning, she struggled to sit up and rummaged through her bag for that pill bottle.

it and popped a white pill into her mouth,

her career was on the rise, she did not want it to be impeded by pregnancy. It was not too late to

about that after

breakfast. Coincidentally, he witnessed Christina placing

across his eyes.

two of them had breakfast in

and observed Nathaniel’s expression. The look on his face changed when he spotted

a while, she didn’t 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

walked over and asked gently and ingratiatingly, “Ms. Christina, you didn’t catch

Christina pulled her

the ability to change their attitudes on cue. She had just

her mouth twitched,

had too much to drink last night and made a foolish mistake. Can you be generous enough to

if she would be willing to kneel and beg for forgiveness if

her to.

but she felt extremely uneasy upon seeing. how quiet and indifferent Christina was. There was no telling what Christina wanted.

box in Jamie’s hand. It was a new phone that had just been released, so it was definitely quite pricey.

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

to meet deadlines recently, she did not have time to clean

tidied the place, not intending to pay any more attention to

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