Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 486

The warmth of Nathaniel's palm enveloped Christina's small hand, instilling an inexplicable sense of security in her heart.

The two walked along the mountain road.

Not long after, Christina started to feel exhausted, and cold sweat drenched her back.

“Are you tired?”

Nathaniel noticed her pace was slowing, and she wasn't able to keep up.

Christina shook her head slightly.

She didn’t want to say it out loud, even if she was tired.

Nathaniel had taken care of her the whole night, providing her with all the food and water.

Regardless of how fit he was, he couldn't endure the harsh environment and conditions for so long.

Nathaniel let go of her hand, bent over, and commanded, “Get up.”

“No. You must be tired too.”

Christina was reluctant to let him carry her.

She had drunk a few mouthfuls of water earlier, but Nathaniel hadn't taken even a single sip.

“Hurry up. We don't have time to waste.”

Nathaniel grabbed her hands and pulled her close to his back.

She leaned against his broad back and crossed her arms around his neck.

Their bodies were tightly pressed together.

On his way in, Nathaniel had made markings on the road, so they quickly found their way out following the signs.

When they were a few kilometers from the main road, they finally met with the rescue team.

Sebastian had wanted to search for them last night, but a storm had made it impossible.

The rescue team was unfamiliar with the mountain roads, so rushing in unprepared would only increase the risk.

At dawn, they immediately went into the mountain as soon as the rain had stopped.

Unexpectedly, they encountered the couple so soon.

“Are you all right, Mr. Hadley? Are you hurt?”

Sebastian asked while offering him a bottle of water.

The first thing Nathaniel did after receiving the water was offer it to Christina, letting her gulp half the bottle of water before he finished the rest.

“I'm fine. Have you arranged the transport?”

Nathaniel wasn't injured, but his energy was depleted, so he needed to return to the hotel to rest first.

“I've made all the necessary arrangements.”

Subsequently, the party swiftly exited the mountain.

Once outside, the doctor examined their conditions and treated Christina's wounded leg.

Only then did the two return to the hotel.

After disappearing the whole night, Christina immediately called her kids upon returning to the hotel room, even before she bathed.

Lucas and Camila had stayed home and were overwrought when they couldn't contact either of their parents.

“Mommy, where were you? Why didn't you come home for the entire night?”

Two childish voices rang out once the call connected.

All the fatigue in Christina dissipated at that instant.

She apologized to the kids sincerely, “Mommy had too much work to attend to last night and fell asleep in the office.

Don't be mad.

How about I treat you to some delicious pudding as compensation when I’m home?”

“That's a promise! You better keep your word.” The two adorable children mimicked the pinky swear gesture at the camera.

“Of course. Be good and go to school. I'll pick you up in person later. Then, we'll go and enjoy some dessert.”

Christina lifted her little finger at the camera too, sealing the pinky promise.

“Where's Daddy? Is he with you?”

Camila asked concernedly.

Nathaniel, standing at one side, felt contented.

Daughters care more about their fathers, after all.

At least Camila still remembers to ask about me.

Christina pointed the camera at Nathaniel.

“Your daddy's here. He's also tired and needs to rest, so you two be good and wait for us to come home.”

“Okay, Mommy. We'll be good. See you in the afternoon.”

With that, the two kids sent a series of blowing kisses toward the camera.