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.

Christina,

him twice, Christina replied

1. a fraction. Then, he led the woman beside him

was so impassive that it was as though he did not notice

stina.

mind, but when her

your hand so cold. Bailey?” As soon as she lifted her eyes, she saw that

“What’s wrong with you. Bailey? Are

of her thoughts. A faint trace of pain glinted in her eyes. “It’s

just a bit tired, so

feels

send you home,”

Bailey declined, “No, it’s okay. Hurry up and go home. Mr.

when Bailey was in such a state and insisted on sending the latter me. Unfortunately, Bailey was likewise

no choice but

her condominium. Bailey kicked off her high heels wearily. She dragged her

tense

replayed themselves in her mind on a loop, showing her the picture of Julian pushing

distant and blinding. But above it all, the sight that blindsided me the most was the

her, tears

officially dating yet was none

was him that she did not dare tell Christina

Knock! Knock!

of her arm as she sobbed softly, an untimely

demanded in a

door, but the knocking persisted

Other Than

Bailey wiped the tears off her face with her sleeve. She stood up and

over to open

door swung open, the person outside pulled her into his arms before

at his countenance.

of that, a faint scent of tobacco wafted

her so passionately that she was left powerless to resist. The world spun around,

me, Julian!” Bailey snarled while struggling away, finally having a chance

hand, turned a deaf ear to her. Restraining her hands

them above her head.

core. She twisted her waist and kicked her

heartbeat, the man pinned her down forcefully.

fight altogether. Her eyes turned red-rimmed, and she beared

guttural voice as he panted

side. “Aren’t