Chapter 428 A Terrible Sensation 


Christina only accompanied Francis to the event as a mere formality. She left the place not long after she 


entered. 






She only realized that it was almost ten at night when she was on the way home. 


She quickly dialed Nathaniel’s number, but there was no answer. She breathed a heavy sigh before. returning to Scenic Garden Manor. 


The lights in the living room were switched off. The place was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. However, there was an overwhelming pressure emanating from the room. 


Christina jumped in shock when she saw the tall figure seated on the couch. “Why didn’t you turn on the lights?” 


She immediately noticed Nathaniel’s angry expression when the lights were switched on. There was a murderous look in his eyes. It looked like he was a predator in the mountains waiting to attack. 


Nathaniel narrowed his eyes. Through clenched teeth, he asked, “You looked beautiful with the makeup on. Why did you remove it?” 


The makeup…. 


Christina left after showing up for appearance purposes. Before she went home, she removed her makeup and changed out of her outfit. 


Biting the bullet, she explained, “Please don’t misunderstand. I only accompanied him to go through the motions. I tried calling you on the way home, but you didn’t answer.” 


Nathaniel’s aura was terrifying, causing Christina to break out in a cold sweat. 


He stood up and made his way toward her. “Is it your job to accompany Francis?” 


With an authoritative voice and eyes reddened with anger, it was evident that Nathaniel was livid. Just his aura alone caused Christina to feel a strong sense of suffocation. 


Nathaniel wrapped his hands around her neck and tightened them with just enough pressure so that she wouldn’t choke. “I was waiting for you, but you were with Francis.” 


That was something he could not accept. 


touching his things. He especially hated


how to go back first? Are you stupid?” Christina never


matter how much I accommodate or try to please you?”


figure out what she was thinking. He wanted her to return to the version of herself that was gentle and


two when she heard that. “You were accommodating to


 


true nature. If a problem arose, he would return to his usual


What’s inside the file in your study? What secrets are you hiding from me?


in my study… Nathaniel widened his eyes. Did she see


as they glared at each other. Nathaniel coldly said, “You will regret angering


moments later, the sound of a car driving away could be heard


Christina finally relaxed. It felt like all the energy had left her body as she stumbled backward,


because she woke


washed up and changed before sending Lucas


were in the backseat of the car. They stared at their mother through the rearview mirror and noticed her gloomy look. Lucas pursed


too loud in the living room last night? Did the children


their familial matters to affect the children. She scolded herself inwardly before flashing


asked, “Why is your


mirror so she could see herself. Only then did she notice the red handprint marks around her neck. She did not






touched her neck guiltily before explaining, “I


want to tell us, it’s no


the children were confident that Christina had not scratched herself.


each of the children’s foreheads. “Be good and study hard.


“Okay, Mommy!” 


kissed her cheeks before


her bag. She wrapped it around her neck


When it was time to get off work, a deliveryman.


came. 


the parcel before bringing it to Christina’s office. “Christina, you have a parcel. Do you want me to open it


 


Christina replied nonchalantly as she twirled her pen between her fingers.


you best,” Rayne read off the card before handing it


lipstick. Isn’t this the lipstick I took an interest to last night? She immediately


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