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, admiring her charming

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

bent down and hugged her.

in the room. Christina woke up groggily the next

forehead and was

it was already past nine in the morning, she struggled to sit up and rummaged

it and popped a white pill into her mouth, completely

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

after her

with breakfast. Coincidentally, he witnessed

eyes. “Come

two

he spotted

say a word and went to the

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

over and asked gently and ingratiatingly, “Ms. Christina, you didn’t catch a cold yesterday, right?”

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

entertainment industry seem 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, smiling and acting all friendly

Jamie feel somewhat awkward. The corners of her mouth twitched, but she quickly

“I had too much to drink last night

was laced with guilt, looking as if she would be willing to

asked her to.

anything as long as Christina would forgive her, but she felt extremely uneasy upon seeing. how quiet and indifferent Christina was. There was no telling what

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

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

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

not intending to pay any more attention to

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