Let Me Stay The Night Novel (Christina and Nathaniel)

Chapter 299

Chapter 299 Danger In The Bathroom

“We’ll continue investigating the fire. You should go check on your family now,” the police officer said before leaving-

The nurse led Christina into the ward.

Sharon was still unconscious, while Evelyn’s condition was more severe. The latter was undergoing treatment in the operating room.

Sharon lay in bed, her frail figure looking as if each breath could be her last. Christina’s heart ached at the sight. She was overwhelmed with concern for her.

Her eyes turned red, and she felt a tightness in her chest, causing her to feel breathless.

“Mom…” Christina’s fists balled up as anger filled her heart

The nurse reminded her gently, “Ms. Steele, your grandmother is still in the operating room. Do you want to head there first?”

Usually, one would place priority on the more severe patient.

Christina pulled herself together and nodded, then followed the nurse out

The red light outside the operating room filled Christina with anxiety.

She had never experienced such a level of unease before, not even during her toughest times when she struggled to afford food or pay her bills or when she was left homeless after Miranda’s late–night eviction. This current situation surpassed them all in terms of worry and apprehension

Right at that moment, she was afraid to receive bad news regarding her grandmother.

Christina had no idea how long she stood at the door or when Nathaniel had dragged her to the chair so she could sit down. Her mind was torn between conflicting emotions, alternating between reassuring herself that everything would be all right and fearing that Evelyn’s advanced age might make her recovery difficult.

She was about to go crazy as two conflicting thoughts tortured her mind.

Nathaniel held her hand tightly. Knowing that saying anything at this point would be pointless, he kept her company without saying a word.

out of her reverie and rushed to the door. “Doctor, how is my granny

is still unstable, so we can only tell after she makes it past the critical period,” the doctor

Evelyn out of the operating room. “Evelyn’s guardian, please come with me.”

Christina with instructions on Evelyn’s care. As she observed Evelyn’s pale face, Christina felt her eyes

the

beds. They were both the most important people in her life.

approaching Christina. He gently patted her shoulder and reassured her. “Don’t worry. I’ve already reached out to the best doctor

shot him a grateful look and bobbed her head.

hours had passed since the fire, and Nathaniel couldn’t help but feel amazed by Christina’s strength. She remained the resilient young woman he had fallen in

night. She sat beside their beds and kept a watchful eye on them. It was only when dawn arrived that exhaustion finally took its toll, and she eventually fell asleep in Nathaniel’s arms.

nurse caused a ruckus when she arrived to

shot her a displeased look. “Has Professor Langston

clothes. He’ll be here soon.” The nurse felt a chill travel down her spine and fled the ward

the doctor showed up some time

and wait for her to pass this critical period before making any decisions regarding medication. As for your mother, she lost consciousness due to excessive smoke inhalation. We have successfully cleared her lungs, and we

soon.”

diagnosis that echoed the

there was complete

made his way to the hospital with breakfast for Nathaniel after he heard about

to coax her for a while before she agreed to take a few bites. She then remained in the ward for the

witnessed Christina’s growing exhaustion

that Evelyn had made it through the critical period and was getting

days,” Nathaniel gently reasoned with Christina. “Even if you want to take care of them, it’s important for you to go home, take a shower, and

a shower for three days and had been deprived of proper

right. I’ll head home to take a

Nathaniel offered. “I’ve already arranged for bodyguards to stay here and keep watch. They’ll inform us immediately if

of the bathtub. The hot water cascaded over her body, relieving the tension in

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