Yosef could no longer contain the secret he had been hiding all this while. He had always admired Christina, but he lacked the courage to express his feelings because he was worried that he would end jeopardizing their relationship and making Christina distance herself from him.
However, he began to panic when he witnessed Christina getting back together with Nathaniel and growing closer to him.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel followed closely behind Christina after she left the hospital.
He did not ask where she was going or what she planned to do. Instead, he merely remained by her sid like a guardian angel.
Christina returned to the studio and went straight to the fabric storage room.
Some rare fabrics were hard to come by, so they would usually stock them up. She wanted to bring son back to the hotel.
As she carefully selected the fabrics, her mind started to envision the designs, meticulously choosing among the assortment of materials.
Christina picked up several rolls of lace fabric, each measuring ten meters in length. Her slender figure posed a challenge as she struggled to hold the towering rolls of fabric.
Suddenly, a tall figure approached from behind and took the rolls of fabric from her hands. Christina felt a significant weight lifted off her body.
“Let me.” Nathaniel took over all the rolls of fabric. I was just standing right there, yet she refused to ask me for help. Why is she so stubborn?
Christina wanted to retrieve another two pieces of indigo fabric, but they were placed on the top shelf. Without hesitation, she found a chair and stepped on it.
Before she could steady herself, a cold voice resounded. “Stop right there. What are you doing?”
Christina paused for a moment and blinked her watery eyes before pointing at the two rolls of fabric on the top shelf and saying, “I want to get those fabrics.”
She used to do that herself almost every time while she was working. What’s wrong with that?
Nathaniel noticed the chair was at least fifty centimeters tall. She might get hurt if she falls.
As such, he walked over. “I’ll do it.”
Before Christina could say anything, both her arms were grabbed by Nathaniel, and she was lifted off the chair. Widening her eyes, she froze as he carried her like a child and placed her back down on the floor.
Despite standing at a decent height of a hundred and sixty-five meters, Christina appeared particularly petite next to the towering figure of over one hundred and eighty meters.
Nathaniel walked over and effortlessly grabbed the fabric rolls by standing on tiptoes.
Christina then packed all the tools she needed and left the studio with Nathaniel, who was carrying all the fabric rolls.
Back at the hotel, Nathaniel followed closely behind Christina as they entered the room.
“You can just place the items on the table and then go about your own business,” she said as she entered the room, tidying up her tools and placing them on the desk. She then took out her tablet and began working.
After setting down the rolls of fabric, Nathaniel did not rush to leave. Instead, he found a couch in the corner and sat down.
The two of them shared the same space but maintained a distance from each other.
Christina lifted her head and saw the towering figure standing there, resembling a perfect statue.
“You can go back and rest now, Mr. Bodyguard,” Christina reminded him deliberately.
Yet, the man stood still. “I can rest here.”
Christina wondered if he had caught her trying to sneak out in the morning. Is that why he’s worried?
She cleared her throat. “I won’t run away from you, so don’t worry.”
“You’ve already done that once.” His magnetic voice carried a hint of indifference.
“Fine! Whatever!” Christina massaged her temples. He’s indeed keeping an eye on me.
Christina took out a stylus pen and started sketching designs on the tablet.
The fastest way to restore the studio’s reputation was to come up with a new design that could capture the market’s attention.
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