Chapter 361 Doubt Me

“Are you being good children back at home?” Christina asked, her voice gentle.

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Both Lucas and Camila missed her a lot, so they began whining. “Mommy, we miss you a lot! Since you’re not at home, no one can put us to bed.”

Christina frowned upon hearing that. “What about your daddy? Didn’t he put you to bed?”

Before departing the country, she agreed that Nathaniel’s bodyguard would accompany her on the condition that Nathaniel would remain at home to care for their children. Yet, to her confusion, it seemed that he hadn’t made much effort to fulfill his parental responsibilities.

Lucas and Camila suddenly realized that they had unintentionally revealed the truth, despite their promise to their father that they would keep it a secret.

Nathaniel felt a surge of panic as he realized how close the kids had come to exposing the truth.

If Christina discovers that I’m here in place of the Hadley family’s bodyguard. I’m doomed.

“No, Mommy, Daddy is always busy. He works late into the night in his study. It must be tiring for him.” Camila explained softly.

In an attempt to disguise their guilt, Lucas quickly added, “Mommy, don’t worry. Daddy is taking great

care of us!”

“I’ll be back soon. Be good, and I’ll bring you your favorite chocolate as souvenirs,” Christina told them.

Lucas and Camila were afraid of making more slips. “Okay, Mommy. We’re looking forward to your return! Bye!”

Christina was about to bid them goodbye, but before she could utter a word, the children ended the call hurriedly.

She stared at the dark screen, utterly confused.

The children are usually talkative. Why did they hang up so quickly this time?

Christina was still worried. She pondered about it for a while before giving Nathaniel a call.

It took a while for the call to be answered.

“What’s wrong, Christina?” The familiar charming voice rang out, albeit sounding a little hoarse.

“Why is your voice hoarse?” she asked. Did he catch a cold from working late every day?

walked to the lawn outside the hospital, where it was quiet. Worried that

fist and brought it close to his

fell silent. She held her phone, not knowing what to say next.

mentioned. Yosef’s parents are safe in the country.

that Yosef had

and said nothing. She seemed to be

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process the information. “Regarding the imitation at your studio, I have discovered that the assistant was bribed by Yosef, not by me. She colluded

were confirmed by Nathaniel’s revelation.

words provided her with a clear understanding of the

later, Christina said calmly, “I understand

came all

me?

doubt me?”

she replied, “I don’t need

of warmth suffused Nathaniel when he

that his efforts

ending the call. Christina added, “I’m not like you. You

that, she ended

expression turned cold. When have I not

put on

returned to the ward, Christina had already fallen

her delicate face. The soft glow of the lights accentuated her porcelain skin, giving it a translucent quality. Shadows formed beneath her captivating eyes, and she

the nurse came in with some medicinal oil to rub

got the medicinal oil from her, intending to apply it himself.

the nurse handed the medication to him and

remedies. While it could provide temporary relief for her swelling, he knew that its effects would

up the hem of Christina’s pants, revealing her red and swollen ankle. As he examined the injury, a flicker of anger and determination flashed across

following day, Christina woke up and realized the bodyguard

we returned to the hotel as there

tried moving her leg

He applied a hot

sense of warmth and

wonder my leg healed

her condition, the nurse helped her with the

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