Chapter 325 Let Daddy Stay

His domineering command, tinged with reluctance, rang in Christina’s ears.

Her heart skipped a beat, though she could not put a finger on the sensation.

Either as a consequence of exhaustion or from the prolonged kiss, she passed out without even realizing

When she next awoke, she found herself lying in her bed.

The housekeeper knocked gently and entered with breakfast. “Are you awake, Mrs. Hadley? Mr. Hadley left after sending you home yesterday. He also made a special call this morning to instruct us to prepare breakfast for you.”

Christina massaged her temples. She rose, washed up, got dressed, then left the house.

As soon as she arrived at the office, Rayne asked if something had happened the night before.

Nathaniel had called her very late. From his tone, she deduced that Christina had not arrived home.

Christina did not tell Rayne about the fright she had the night before. Instead, she gave an evasive answer. “I want to start working on Mrs. Singer’s gown, so I won’t be taking on any new customers.”

“All right.”

Christina got to work as soon as she entered the tailor room. She drew, cut, and sewed. Though each step looked simple, all of them amounted to an extraordinarily complicated project.

Madison dropped by close to noon.

She knew that Nathaniel had moved Christina’s studio to their building. Though she found it a thorn in her eye, there was nothing she could do to stop it.

Madison sauntered into the tailor room. The sight of Christina reminded her of the slap she had endured. at Scenic Garden Manor the other day. Her check throbbed at the memory.

placed a set of car keys on the desk, and pulled a face in disdain. “Not bad for getting a nice car from Nathaniel

was the

eyes remained unperturbed. “What about

years, yet nothing came of her and Nathaniel. Even without Christina’s interference, she would still be his assistant with no prospect of being anything more.

down. “I have gotten plenty. Would you like to hear about some of

A layer of frost glazed over

her words had succeeded in aggravating the other woman, so she pressed on, “You think yourself so great for bearing Nathaniel two children,

Nathaniel having an illegitimate

was cut open again. A fresh

disappointment. “My kid is a little younger than yours-almost three this year. Come for the birthday party,

by those words. The mistress wants the wife

Don’t wait too long, or you might find

me, and in two years, the court would have granted us a divorce without me having to sign a thing. Besides, he hasn’t mentioned a divorce since I came back. It looks like you were only a plaything to him once upon a time.”

getting the last laugh

teeth, but she did not dare do anything to Christina out

looked down and found a bent needle in her hand. The tip had pierced her fingertip,

a child together. What was Nathaniel’s ingratiating act about then?

Garden Manor after work, Christina was greeted by the squeals of delight

ready? We’re taking off!”

Daddy! Slow down!”

shoulders, Nathaniel held her by the arms and jogged about the vast living room. They appeared to

envious. “Are you done, Daddy? It’s my turn now! I want to ride

shoulders are so strong. It would be fun to sit on

her down onto the couch. “Held on, Camila. It’s Lucas

back. He wrapped his

legs swung excitedly as he urged, his voice

we’re

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