Let Me Stay The Night Novel (Christina and Nathaniel)

Chapter 423

Chapter 423 Bad Mood

Perturbation brimmed in Lucas’ doe-like eyes.

It’s all my fault. I caused Mommy to be scolded.

Dabbing off the sweat on the child’s head with a handkerchief, Nathaniel reminded the former, “Don’t do it again. It’s fine if you had just broken the shelf, but what if the books had hit your head?”

“I’m sorry, Daddy,” said Lucas with a pout.

“You’re all sweaty. Come on. I’ll give you a shower.” Christina got to her feet and pulled Lucas along to the bathroom.

After the door closed, Nathaniel’s gaze moved up until it found the shelf’s topmost level.

The books were arranged neatly, but the sequence was incorrect.

Christina did not sleep well because of what she learned. Hence, she drove to the hospital early the next day.

Sharon looked much better compared to the last time Christina saw her. Clearly, the former had rested

well.

“Mom, I’m here. Do you want some grapes?” Christina approached the hospital bed and opened up the container filled with cleaned fruits.

Sharon was delighted to see her daughter, and a smile tugged at her lips. “Okay.”

Hearing Sharon’s response, Christina peeled the fruit’s skin and popped them into the former’s mouth. The bond between the two was strong after having to depend on each other for so many years. Hence, the news that the woman in front of her was not her biological mother put Christina at a loss.

She had no idea how to handle it.

“Christina, you dropped a grape. What are you thinking so deeply about?” asked Sharon with concern..

Only then did Christina realize the grape had slipped from her fingers.

“My hands slipped,” explained Christina awkwardly. She then picked up the grape with a piece of tissue and tossed it into the bin.

“What’s wrong? Did you and Nathaniel

she did not know how to answer the latter’s question.

patted the former’s hand to comfort her. “Is Nathaniel giving you less attention because he’s usually swamped at work? It’s normal since men are the breadwinners. As a

not it, Mom,” Christina interrupted, still wondering where she should begin.

to the point? I mean, no mother would want their daughter, whom they raised for over twenty

Tell me. Don’t keep it to yourself. Sharon grew more concerned the longer Christina kept

deep breath. Maybe I should

my oten.

…

complex feelings like worry and suspicion sprouted

unexpected question, and her

did you know?” She subconsciously clenched her fists, her heart beating like a drum.

saw Sharon’s reaction, a guess formed in her mind, roughly confirming the suspicions she had been having

took Sharon’s hand and stared at the latter intently. “Mom,

Sharon could no longer hold back her tears. After all, she thought she could bring the secret. she had been hiding for many years to her

many years. I can’t believe you found out about it so soon. I didn’t mean to hide it

words. It was as if the blood in her vessels had solidified from all the anxiety she was feeling.

died, but the nurse misunderstood the information and gave you to me. I tried looking for your parents after realizing what had happened, but they were nowhere to be found. At that time, all you had was a necklace. I was sure it was from your family, so I kept it, thinking you’ll have a token when you decide to

which was partially concealed by her lowered eyelids. It was taking her some time to process

want me? Why did they give me a token and leave just like that? Why did they

she could not comfort her crying mother. All she could manage was, “Rest well, Mom. I don’t blame you for

because she

Christina left the hospital and traveled home, feeling as though. her mind was

her phone

answered it. “Bailey,

happened to find a great place today to

ended, Christma received a

the navigation system and soon arrived at the club-the one Nathaniel

the building. Bailey leil

rather crowded, and everyone was enjoying themselves. No one realized

carsplitting combo of blasting music and

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