“W-What are you trying to do?” Christina’s eyes widened, and her heart pounded uncontrollably.
“Didn’t I say I’ll be moving out tomorrow? That means I can stay here for another night. It’s been a long time since you slept in the bedroom. Don’t you miss it?”
A low magnetic voice sounded, causing Christina to blush again. She protested, “No, I don’t.”
“I know you do.”
As he spoke, Nathaniel was already on his way to the bedroom with her in his arms.
He shut the door gently, leaving only their breathing to fill the quiet room.
Silently, Nathaniel held Christina in his arms. She was just as frail as she was before. It felt as though the wind could lift her off her feet.
However, this petite lady before him would run away and leave him without a word.
Nathaniel wrapped his arms around Christina’s slender waist, hugging her tightly in his embrace as he breathed hot air down her neck.
They remained quiet. The moonlight shone brightly, illuminating their figures that were cuddling together.
Early morning the next day, Christina woke up to the morning sun. When she opened her eyes, the man beside her had already left.
She opened the wardrobe and found half of Nathaniel’s clothes gone.
Upon a closer look, she noticed some latest women’s designer fashion pieces hanging in there.
Did Madison stay here while I was away?
Just then, someone knocked on the door. A housekeeper entered the room to clean. When she saw Christina looking at the wardrobe in a daze, she quickly explained, “Mrs. Hadley, even when you weren’t around, Nathaniel would still ask people to fill the closet with the latest women’s designer fashion every season. I guess he was worried you wouldn’t have new clothes to wear when you’re back.”
In doubt, Christina checked the label on the clothes. They were indeed the size she usually wore.
Madison had a larger frame than her. Hence, these clothes wouldn’t fit her.
Suddenly, her mood turned brighter. After changing into a new set of outfits, she went to the study.
“Mommy, can we play soccer at the lawn?”
Camila walked over and made a request using her cute voice, making it hard for others to reject.
“Go ahead. I have something to work on now. Luke, please take care of Camila,” Christina said. Scenic Garden Manor belonged to her now, and she could do whatever she wanted to.
“Okay, Mommy.”
Lucas grabbed Camila’s hand and hurried down the stairs cheerfully.
They had always loved playing soccer. Being too busy with work, Christina couldn’t bring them to the soccer field. Most of the time, they would play at Christina’s studio.
However, her studio was too small for them to play soccer.
Lucas felt like he could finally play a real game with Camila now.
Under the sunlight, the two little figures ran as much as they wished on the
Lucas kicked the ball and sent it flying in the air.
With a thud, it hit Madison, who just got off a car.
“D*mn it! Who did this?” Her dress was wet with mud.
Lucas quickly ran over. “I’m sorry, miss. It was an accident.”
grass.
“Where did this kid…” Madison’s eyes widened in shock as she looked at the little boy before her. The little boy looked about three years old but already bore a strong resemblance to Nathaniel.
An ill premonition suddenly brewed in her heart.
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Lucas didn’t like the lady before him and only thought she was a scary and fierce woman.
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