Let Me Stay The Night Novel (Christina and Nathaniel)

Chapter 419

Chapter 419

Yes, Christma said as she pulled out the emerald pendant she had been wearing around her neck.

After seeing the exquisite, glittering imperial emerald, Sharon gradually calmed down. “You have to keep that safe I can’t stress enough how important it is.”

“I know. You’ve said it’s a family heirloom, so don’t worry. I’ll guard it with my life,” Christina reassured.

However, just as she was about to probe further, a nurse entered the ward and interrupted their chat. “It’s time for the patient to rest. Please leave.”

“Rest well, Mom,” Christina said, gently patting Sharon’s hand. “I’ll bring the two little ones along on the

next visit.”

Knowing she’d see her adorable grandchildren soon, Sharon couldn’t help but smile. “All right, then.”

When Christina stepped out of the ward, her gaze immediately fell upon the tall and lanky Nathaniel standing by the window.

Dressed in a tailored black suit, there was no denying he looked exceptionally suave and steady

Christina approached the man and held his arm, appreciating how she could feel his toned muscles even through his clothes. “Let’s head home.”

Before long, the couple was back in the car and on their way home. “How was the chat with your mother?” Nathaniel asked softly.

“It was pretty good. However, when I asked if she knew the Gibson family, she evaded the question and enquired about my pendant instead,” Christina replied.

Come to think of it, that was rather odd. Moreover, I also noticed how anrious Mom became when I mentioned the Gibsons. It seemed as though she was hiding something important from me…

With that, she looked up at Nathaniel. “I have this nagging feeling that Mom’s keeping something from me. Are you also doing the same?”

The man flinched a little as his fingers instinctively stiffened. “No.”

Just like that, his simple one-word reply dispelled all of Christina’s worries.

“You head home first. I have a cocktail party later, so I’ll attend it for a while before returning.” Nathaniel added.

As much as he hated such events, there were still receptions and parties where his attendance was

necessary.

hesitation, Christina spoke up. “Would you like

best if you can.”

the plain suit she was wearing. “My clothes aren’t very appropriate, though. Why don’t

events when the way I present myself

buy a new outfit now,” Nathaniel replied while driving

minutes later, they arrived at a luxury dress shop.

ahead. I need to give Sebastian a call first.”

soon as Christina entered the shop, she was greeted by a vast selection of expensive gowns, with the cheapest one

and only those on display were revealed in their full glory.

busy with their work, one of them couldn’t help but look Christina up and

more than a thousand. I can’t believe she still has the guts to waltz into a luxury dress

a short-haired shop manager, Sally, reluctantly approached

could hear the distaste in the manager’s voice and

her.

to call her out. “Do you have the smallest size for

Sally replied curtly.

arched a brow. Huh? How can she be so

a champagne dress.

it, either,” Sally muttered, a

into another section of

she said after picking out another gown.

and eighty thousand. If you have no problem with the price. I’ll get it for you,” Sally said. Ha! I’ve purposely

Let me try it on,” Christina

trace of surprise on the woman’s face. Hmph. She sure knows how to put on

holding is the

not showing any

to earn Sally’s respect, and the latter merely pointed to the right. “It’s over there. You can go by

and silently walked to

+5 Bonus

frame like Christina, choosing the smaller sizes

wasted no time changing into the gown, but since the back zipper got stuck halfway, she had no choice but to step out and

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