Let Me Stay The Night Novel (Christina and Nathaniel)

Chapter 530

s the man? And when are you going to bring him out for me to meet him?”

hardly ever dated, so Christina was exceedingly curious about the remarkable man who managed

her.

all, the Cook family previously went all out to arrange for Bailey to attend blind dates with many

y and handsome heirs to end her singlehood.

she did not take a fancy to any of them.

ristina’s questions, a glimmer of shame flashed across Bailey’s eyes. Biting on the straw, she admitted nurmur, “We’re not officially together yet.”

tina was stunned for a moment, but she composed herself in the next second.

she’s a grown adult, so it’s understandable that she has some physiological needs at times.

two of them did not continue pursuing that subject. Instead, they talked about the television series

dubbed recently.

hey conversed, time flew like an arrow. Out of the blue, the caretaker, who stood a near distance away. ed over and said to Christina respectfully, “Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Hadley just phoned and asked whether ‘d be going back to Scenic Garden Manor for lunch, or you’d like him to come over and eat with you.”

ore Christina could respond to that, such immense shock hit Bailey at the side that her jaw dropped. – you kidding me? It’s only been a while since I’ve last met you, yet Mr. Hadley’s desire for control has ie up another notch, and he’s controlling where you have lunch?”

rsting into giggles, Christina explained, “I’m pregnant, so he’s somewhat anxious.”

egnant?” Bailey’s eyes went wide.

e then glanced at Christina’s flat belly before ascertaining, “I’m going to be a godmother again?”

iristina dipped her head in affirmation. “At that time, don’t forget to prepare a gift.”

that thought of an adorable baby calling her “Aunt Bailey,” Bailey was over the moon. “Never! That’s for re! I’ll prepare a houseful of gifts!”

ailey linked arms with Christina before they both got to their feet to leave.

t that exact moment, a long and slender hand grasped the door handle of the coffee shop and pushed pen the door.

midst a gust of cold wind, a man strode in with a tall and beautiful woman on his arm.

n the narrow aisle, the four of them bumped right into each other.

gaze alighted on Christina, and he

Christina replied with a smile,

1. fraction. Then, he led the

he did not

stina.

pay that detail much mind, but when her fingers came into contact with Bailey’s hand. heart

her eyes, she saw that Bailey was rather pale, ing a stark contrast with the person who was

panic swamped her. “What’s wrong with you. Bailey? Are you feeling unwell?”

snapped Bailey out of her thoughts. A faint trace of pain glinted in

I’m just a bit tired, so I feel

feels like

case. I’ll send you home,” Christina

Hurry up and go home. Mr. Hadley is waiting for

state and insisted on sending the latter me. Unfortunately, Bailey was likewise adamant about going home

to convince her otherwise, Christina had no choice

to her condominium. Bailey kicked off her high heels wearily. She dragged her feet to the uch

her tense nerves

replayed themselves in her mind on a loop, showing her the picture of Julian pushing open e door and stepping into the

him like the nlight during winter, distant and blinding. But above it

her, tears

was not officially dating yet

did not dare

Knock! Knock!

head buried in the crook of her arm as she sobbed softly, an

she demanded in a hoarse voice, “Who’s

door, but the

Than Julian

noise, Bailey wiped the tears off her face with her sleeve. She stood

open

swung open, the person outside pulled her into his arms before she even had

at his countenance.

heels of that, a faint scent of tobacco wafted into

left powerless to resist. The world spun around,

Bailey snarled while struggling away, finally

other hand, turned a deaf ear to her. Restraining her hands against his chest, he lifted them

pinned them above

posture mortified Bailey to the core. She twisted her waist

the next heartbeat, the man pinned her down

ability to put up a fight altogether. Her eyes turned red-rimmed, and she

asked in a guttural voice as he panted

“Aren’t you supposed to be with your