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?

to the lawn outside the hospital, where it was quiet. Worried that Christina might recognize his voice,

his fist and brought it close to his mouth, clearing his throat.

silent. She held her phone, not knowing what

investigated the issue you mentioned. Yosef’s parents are

obvious that Yosef had lied to

frowned and said nothing. She seemed to be

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that the assistant was bribed

confirmed by Nathaniel’s revelation.

with a clear

calmly, “I understand now. Thank

came all the way

me?

you doubt

voice remained icy as she replied, “I don’t

wealth of warmth suffused Nathaniel when he heard her reply.

realizing that his

like you.

that, she ended the

turned cold. When have

his phone and put on his mask before entering the

the ward,

lights accentuated her porcelain skin, giving it a translucent quality. Shadows formed beneath her captivating

nurse came in with some medicinal oil

Christina and got the medicinal oil from her, intending to apply it

the once-over, the nurse handed the medication to him and left.

that it was modern medicine rather than traditional remedies. While it could provide temporary relief for her swelling, he knew that its

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

woke up and realized the bodyguard wasn’t in the ward.

there toas nowhere for

in bed and tried moving her leg

fluent Ferropenian. “Your boyfriend has been incredibly considerate. He applied a hot water bottle to your ankle and massaged

She couldn’t help but feel a sense

wonder my leg healed this

her condition, the nurse helped

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