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.

the bedroom, Nathaniel placed her on the bed gently before tucking strands of her hair behind her ears,

to stroke her smooth cheek, and in response, she subconsciously nuzzled against

bent down and

passionate scene that unfolded in the room. Christina woke up

forehead and was relieved

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

pill into her mouth, completely ignorant

was on the rise, she did not want it to

after her career stabilized.

breakfast. Coincidentally, he

look flashed across his eyes. “Come here and have

two of them had

expression. The look on his face changed when he spotted the pill bottle. Am I overthinking or does he actually

while, she didn’t say a word and went to

saw a thin figure sitting on the couch the moment she entered the studio. The thick scent of perfume lingered

over and asked gently and ingratiatingly, “Ms.

touchy–feely she was, Christina pulled her arm out of Jamie’s grasp. “Can

to be born with the ability to change their attitudes on cue. She had just pushed me into the pool yesterday, and here she is,

corners of her mouth twitched, but she quickly concealed

“I had too much to drink last night and made a foolish mistake.

laced with guilt, looking as if she would be willing to kneel and beg for

asked her

do anything as long as Christina would forgive her, but she felt extremely uneasy upon seeing. how quiet and indifferent Christina was.

a new phone that had

the water too, so we’re

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

the things and tidied the place, not intending to pay

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