Chapter 688 Do Not Be Softhearted

“Understood. I know what to do.”

Sebastian left to carry out his task, while Nathaniel returned to the ward to take care of Christina.

The morning after, Christina was woken up by loud sobbing. She opened her eyes to find an ebony head wailing on her chest, tears soaking her hospital gown.

Christina felt her temples throb, and ‘she shoved the heavy head resting on her chest away in disdain.

“You’re too noisy, Gabrielle,” Christina remarked hoarsely, and the wails instantly ceased. “I’m not dead yet. You don’t have to start mourning so soon.”

Gabrielle pounced on her, crying tears of joy. “Christina… You’re finally awake!”

Christina was struggling to breathe due to the smothering hug. She tried and failed several times to shove Gabrielle away. Finally, Victoria had enough and stepped forward to pull the latter away from the hospital bed.

“Christina just woke up, Ms. Cook. She can’t handle all this drama,” Victoria chided. “You’ve been crying for half an hour. Why don’t you drink some water and take a break?”

Victoria was impressed by Gabrielle’s lung capacity, seeing as the latter cried nonstop for half an hour without tiring. Her sobs echoed throughout the entire building and sounded so sorrowful that people would have thought she was wailing at a funeral. D

Gabrielle hiccupped amid her sobs before saying aggrievedly, “I just can’t control my emotions. If something bad happens to you, Christina, I’ll lose my will to live.”

As she said that, she wanted to pounce on Christina again, but a stern gaze from the latter dispelled that notion.

“The fortune teller said I’m tough and destined to live a long life, so how can I die in a fire?”

Christina randomly made up an excuse to comfort Gabrielle as her gaze flitted across the ward.

“Where’s Nathaniel? I remember before I passed out, he was the one who charged in and saved me. Did something happen to him?”

passed them to Christina and Gabrielle. “You two patients have just woken up, so you should rest. Mr. Hadley is fine. He went to the company to deal with urgent matters and told

some water, she suddenly remembered the fire on the

crying at the time, but her mood changed as soon as Christina brought up the subject. “Anya instructed a somewhat famous female model to start it. Midway through, she tried to run away but was caught by Mr. Hadley. I would’ve torn off a layer of Anya’s flesh if

perplexed by his refusal to accede when

Nathaniel’s hands?” Christina asked again out of uncertainty, thinking she was

result of being unconscious for too long. “Is this information

was fully responsible for capturing her. You can ask her about it.”

shrugged when Christina turned to gaze at her. “That’s right. Nathaniel’s men are watching over Anya and Xylie, but I can’t tell you

Otherwise, Nathaniel won’t let me

aware that Anya’s life had been completely ruined and that Nathaniel would not allow anyone to get into contact with Anya because

that she

your phone, Victoria. I want to make a

her phone without hesitation and handed it to

was picked up after several rings. “Ms. Lesley, did something happen to

Nathaniel sounded anxious.

me.” Christina fought against the dryness in her throat. “I want to meet Anya.”

will deal with the aftermath. There’s no need for you to take action. Just take care of the baby.”

had been through enough during this period

myself,” Christina insisted. “Nathaniel, I don’t want to leave any regrets regarding the matter of

You have an hour, and you must return to the hospital when the time is up.”

word,” Christina replied with a smile.

up the call, she returned the phone to Victoria, lifted the quilt, and got out of bed. She then walked to the closet and

“I’ll go

with you,

Christina,” Gabrielle offered.

to cover her bulging belly. “Even if I agree, Mr. Forrester won’t agree to let

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