Let Me Stay The Night novel Chapter 262

Christina felt Holly had no reason to lie. She wondered if the incident was really unrelated to the latter.

“Ms. Steele, don’t worry about getting taken revenge on. Normally, such an attempt to injure others is considered a criminal case, and the suspect won’t be allowed to leave once the case is filed.” The police officer thought Christina was afraid of suffering vengeance, prompting her to soften her stance.

Otherwise, why would a victim doubt if the perpetrator was actually guilty?

Christina immediately waved her hands, indicating he had misunderstood her. “I’m not concerned about that.”

The police officer nodded before pointing at the last blank space on the paper. “You can leave after you sign here.”

After signing the paper, she thanked the police officer before turning around and leaving.

When the two exited the police station, Sebastian was already waiting for them at the entrance with the car. They got into the vehicle, and Sebastian drove off.

Christina sat in the backseat and appeared lost in thought as she recalled the events of the past month. Complicated emotions churned within her.

She couldn’t shake off the feeling that things weren’t as simple as they seemed. Holly firmly denies she hired someone to hurt me, and if she’s really the mastermind, she would have no way to defend herself in the face of evidence. The only explanation is that she might not be the mastermind but just the slanderer in the cyberbullying and defamation incidents. In that case, does that mean someone else hired that man to harm me?

In the end, she figured she didn’t need to trouble herself with the speculation because she believed the police would uncover the truth and provide her with an explanation.

Christina’s mind buzzed, and the tingling pain of his wound intensified. She inhaled sharply in frustration.

Suddenly, someone placed a warm palm on her head and gently patted her. “What’s the matter? Does your wound hurt?”

Christina hummed coyly in agreement, rubbing Nathaniel’s hand beside her right cheek. She was fond of the scent of his palm.

Leaning her body against him, she nestled into his arms. “Where are we going?”

“We’re going home,” he replied indifferently, allowing her to snuggle down in his embrace.

“My head is injured, so I don’t want to return to Sharbrook Manor. Let’s go back to Scenic Garden Manor.” She pouted. “By the way, don’t tell our elders about this to avoid distressing them.”

He caressed her cheeks and agreed, “Okay.”

Christina fell silent and shut her eyes, drifting off to sleep while breathing in Nathaniel’s familiar perfume

scent.

Meanwhile, inside the detention room, Holly’s bank card transaction was being investigated. She had indeed used the card to pay the group of actors. The matter of hiring trolls to carry out cyberbullying was

also confirmed.

The punishments for committing those two crimes wouldn’t be too severe even if she were proven guilty. However, Holly didn’t hire someone to harm Christina, so she would never admit the criminal charges.

The current evidence included the attacker’s confession and a suspicious payment from an international bank transfer.

The police couldn’t ascertain if the person who made the international fund transfer was Holly, so they couldn’t convict her yet. Nevertheless, the evidence was not in her favor.

The Jenson family hired the best lawyer to defend her. When meeting with her father, Holly cried miserably. “Dad, you must believe me. I didn’t hire anyone to hurt Christina.”

“I know you’ve been wronged, and I will definitely seek justice for you. I won’t allow you to be falsely accused.” Grief and anger filled Robert Jenson’s eyes. Although my daughter is willful, she isn’t malicious enough to commit such a heinous act! Who dared to frame my daughter? I’m going to find the person responsible for this and make them pay dearly!

When Christina opened her eyes again, they were already back at Scenic Garden Manor.

Nathaniel carried her into the house and stepped into the dimly lit bedroom. She immediately stretched her body after he placed her on the bed. “My back hurts, having sat in the car for so long.”

“Where does it hurt? Do you want me to massage it for you?”