Chapter 325
Chapter 325 Let Daddy Stay
His domineeringmand, tinged with reluctance, rang in Christina’s ears.
Her heart skipped a beat, though she could not put a finger on the sensation.
Either as a consequence of exhaustion or from the prolonged kiss, she passed out without even
realizing
1.
When she next awoke, she found herself lying in her bed.
The housekeeper knocked gently and entered with breakfast. “Are you awake, Mrs. Hadley? Mr.
Hadley left after sending you home yesterday. He also made a special call this morning to instruct us to
prepare breakfast for you.”
Christina massaged her temples. She rose, washed up, got dressed, then left the house.
As soon as she arrived at the office, Rayne asked if something had happened the night before.
Nathaniel had called her veryte. From his tone, she deduced that Christina had not arrived home.
Christina did not tell Rayne about the fright she had the night before. Instead, she gave an evasive
answer. “I want to start working on Mrs. Singer’s gown, so I won’t be taking on any new customers.”
“All right.”
Christina got to work as soon as she entered the tailor room. She drew, cut, and sewed. Though each
step looked simple, all of them amounted to an extraordinarilyplicated project.
Madison dropped by close to noon.
She knew that Nathaniel had moved Christina’s studio to their building. Though she found it a thorn in
her eye, there was nothing she could do to stop it.
Madison sauntered into the tailor room. The sight of Christina reminded her of the p she had
endured. at Scenic Garden Manor the other day. Her check throbbed at the memory.
She entered, ced a set of car keys on the desk, and pulled a face in disdain. “Not bad for getting a
nice car from Nathaniel so quickly.”
Her tone sounded as if she was the wife appraising the mistress.
Christina did not deign to look up. Her sharp eyes remained unperturbed. “What about you? What did
you get?”
Madison’s expression shifted slightly. It had been four years, yet nothing came of her and Nathaniel.
Even without Christina’s interference, she would still be his assistant with no prospect of being anything
more.
However, she was not going to back down. “I have gotten plenty. Would you like to hear about some of
them?”
Christina fell silent. Ayer of frost zed over her glittering eyes.
Madison knew her words had seeded in aggravating the other woman, so she pressed on, “You
think yourself so great for bearing Nathaniel two children, do you? I have borne him a child, too.”
Christina’s eyes widened slightly. She had considered many possibilities, but Nathaniel having an
illegitimate child had never been one of them.
Just like that, her wound, newly healed, was cut open again. A fresh torrent of hurt poured anew.
Madison was filled with glee at the sight of the other’s disappointment. “My kid is a little younger than
yours-almost three this year. Come for the birthday party, will you?”
Christina was sickened by those words. The mistress wants the wife to attend her kid’s party? What a
joke.
Madison’s expression grew even more smug. “Take as much as you can before the divorce. Don’t wait
too long, or you might find yourself empty-handed.” After her speech, she smiled derisively.
Christina picked up the car keys. Her gaze was as cold as ice. “How sure are you that we will end in
divorce? If Nathaniel really liked you, he would have separated from me, and in two years, the court
would have granted us a divorce without me having to sign a thing. Besides, he hasn’t mentioned a
divorce since I came back. It looks like you were only a ything to him once upon a time.”
“Don’t get cocky. Which one of us getting thestugh remains to be seen.”
Madison red, baring her teeth, but she did not dare do anything to Christina out in the open. Atst,
she stormed out of there in a huff.
Christina looked down and found a bent needle in her hand. The tip had pierced her fingertip, drawing
large droplets of bright red blood.
They even have a child together. What was Nathaniel’s ingratiating act about then? Does he want both
of us?
Returning to Scenic Garden Manor after work, Christina was greeted by the squeals of delight from the
living room as soon as she crossed the threshold.
“Are you ready? We’re taking off!”
“Slow down, Daddy! Slow down!”
With Cam on his shoulders, Nathaniel held her by the arms and jogged about the vast living room.
They appeared to be enjoying themselves immensely.
Lucas was envious. “Are you done, Daddy? It’s my turn now! I want to ride the airne!”
Daddy’s shoulders are so strong. It would be fun to sit on them. I want a ride, too!
Nathaniel took Cam for several spins, then plopped her down onto the couch. “Held on, Cam. It’s
Lucas turn now.”
Before he finished his sentence, Lucas had already jumped up onto Nathaniel’s muscr back. He
wrapped his little hands tightly around his father’s strong neck. “Let’s go, Daddy! Take off!”
His stubby httle legs swung excitedly as he urged, his voice shrill with delight.
“All right, we’re taking off!”
Lifting Lucas, Nathaniel began running. He was fast but stable, always ensuring the safety of the
children when they yed.
“Haha, how fun! Faster, Daddy! Faster!”
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Christina watched the children y, and the heartwarming scene pricked her heart.
The children had never known their father, so they never knew what it was like to have one. However,
things have changed; they have now established a rtionship with him. If I were to force them apart at
this juncture, their psychological trauma would be catastrophic,
Christina felt her heart race and sear with white-hot pain. It caused tears to well up in her eyes.
Cam dashed over when she caught sight of her mother. “You’re home, Mommy! Join us, would you?”
“That’s enough for today. You should be having your meals and baths, then doing your homework!”
Christina said, beaming as she caressed her head.
The children were so obedient that they heeded her instructions at once and followed her meekly to
their bedroom for their bath.
Holding on to Nathaniel’s thigh, Lucas gazed up, his cheeks ruddy. “Could you bathe me, Daddy?”
He usually had to wait while his mother bathed his sister before his turn.
“No problem. Let’s go!” Nathaniel took him by the hand and headed toward the bedroom.
Christina was seized by an impulse to stop them. She did not wish Nathaniel to be around the children,
as it would be easier to leave if it ever came to that.
Gazing at the departing figures of both father and son, the words that had risen to her lips fell away,
unuttered.
After their baths, the children implored Nathaniel to tell them a bedtime story.
It waste at night when it ended. Lucas tugged at Christina’s sleeve. “I want Daddy to put me to sleep.
Mommy, but look at the time! Can Daddy stay tonight?”
“That’s right, Mommy. Our teacher told us that it’s dangerous to drive at night. Let Daddy stay, please?”
Chapter 325 Let Daddy Stay
His domineeringmand, tinged with reluctance, rang in Christina’s ears.
Her heart skipped a beat, though she could not put a finger on the sensation.
Either as a consequence of exhaustion or from the prolonged kiss, she passed out without even
realizing
1.
When she next awoke, she found herself lying in her bed.
The housekeeper knocked gently and entered with breakfast. “Are you awake, Mrs. Hadley? Mr.
Hadley left after sending you home yesterday. He also made a special call this morning to instruct us to
prepare breakfast for you.”
Christina massaged her temples. She rose, washed up, got dressed, then left the house.
As soon as she arrived at the office, Rayne asked if something had happened the night before.
Nathaniel had called her veryte. From his tone, she deduced that Christina had not arrived home.
Christina did not tell Rayne about the fright she had the night before. Instead, she gave an evasive
answer. “I want to start working on Mrs. Singer’s gown, so I won’t be taking on any new customers.”
“All right.”
Christina got to work as soon as she entered the tailor room. She drew, cut, and sewed. Though each
step looked simple, all of them amounted to an extraordinarilyplicated project.
Madison dropped by close to noon.
She knew that Nathaniel had moved Christina’s studio to their building. Though she found it a thorn in
her eye, there was nothing she could do to stop it.
Madison sauntered into the tailor room. The sight of Christina reminded her of the p she had
endured. at Scenic Garden Manor the other day. Her check throbbed at the memory.
She entered, ced a set of car keys on the desk, and pulled a face in disdain. “Not bad for getting a
nice car from Nathaniel so quickly.”
Her tone sounded as if she was the wife appraising the mistress.
Christina did not deign to look up. Her sharp eyes remained unperturbed. “What about you? What did
you get?”
Madison’s expression shifted slightly. It had been four years, yet nothing came of her and Nathaniel.
Even without Christina’s interference, she would still be his assistant with no prospect of being anything
more.
However, she was not going to back down. “I have gotten plenty. Would you like to hear about some of
them?”
Christina fell silent. Ayer of frost zed over her glittering eyes.
Madison knew her words had seeded in aggravating the other woman, so she pressed on, “You
think yourself so great for bearing Nathaniel two children, do you? I have borne him a child, too.”
Christina’s eyes widened slightly. She had considered many possibilities, but Nathaniel having an
illegitimate child had never been one of them.
Just like that, her wound, newly healed, was cut open again. A fresh torrent of hurt poured anew.
Madison was filled with glee at the sight of the other’s disappointment. “My kid is a little younger than
yours-almost three this year. Come for the birthday party, will you?”
Christina was sickened by those words. The mistress wants the wife to attend her kid’s party? What a
joke.
Madison’s expression grew even more smug. “Take as much as you can before the divorce. Don’t wait
too long, or you might find yourself empty-handed.” After her speech, she smiled derisively.
Christina picked up the car keys. Her gaze was as cold as ice. “How sure are you that we will end in
divorce? If Nathaniel really liked you, he would have separated from me, and in two years, the court
would have granted us a divorce without me having to sign a thing. Besides, he hasn’t mentioned a
divorce since I came back. It looks like you were only a ything to him once upon a time.”
“Don’t get cocky. Which one of us getting thestugh remains to be seen.”
Madison red, baring her teeth, but she did not dare do anything to Christina out in the open. Atst,
she stormed out of there in a huff.
Christina looked down and found a bent needle in her hand. The tip had pierced her fingertip, drawing
large droplets of bright red blood.
They even have a child together. What was Nathaniel’s ingratiating act about then? Does he want both
of us?
Returning to Scenic Garden Manor after work, Christina was greeted by the squeals of delight from the
living room as soon as she crossed the threshold.
“Are you ready? We’re taking off!”
“Slow down, Daddy! Slow down!”
With Cam on his shoulders, Nathaniel held her by the arms and jogged about the vast living room.
They appeared to be enjoying themselves immensely.
Lucas was envious. “Are you done, Daddy? It’s my turn now! I want to ride the airne!”
Daddy’s shoulders are so strong. It would be fun to sit on them. I want a ride, too!
Nathaniel took Cam for several spins, then plopped her down onto the couch. “Held on, Cam. It’s
Lucas turn now.”
Before he finished his sentence, Lucas had already jumped up onto Nathaniel’s muscr back. He
wrapped his little hands tightly around his father’s strong neck. “Let’s go, Daddy! Take off!”
His stubby httle legs swung excitedly as he urged, his voice shrill with delight.
“All right, we’re taking off!”
Lifting Lucas, Nathaniel began running. He was fast but stable, always ensuring the safety of the
children when they yed.
“Haha, how fun! Faster, Daddy! Faster!”
Christina watched the children y, and the heartwarming scene pricked her heart.
The children had never known their father, so they never knew what it was like to have one. However,
things have changed; they have now established a rtionship with him. If I were to force them apart at
this juncture, their psychological trauma would be catastrophic,
Christina felt her heart race and sear with white-hot pain. It caused tears to well up in her eyes.
Cam dashed over when she caught sight of her mother. “You’re home, Mommy! Join us, would you?”
“That’s enough for today. You should be having your meals and baths, then doing your homework!”
Christina said, beaming as she caressed her head.
The children were so obedient that they heeded her instructions at once and followed her meekly to
their bedroom for their bath.
Holding on to Nathaniel’s thigh, Lucas gazed up, his cheeks ruddy. “Could you bathe me, Daddy?”
He usually had to wait while his mother bathed his sister before his turn.
“No problem. Let’s go!” Nathaniel took him by the hand and headed toward the bedroom.
Christina was seized by an impulse to stop them. She did not wish Nathaniel to be around the children,
as it would be easier to leave if it ever came to that.
Gazing at the departing figures of both father and son, the words that had risen to her lips fell away,
unuttered.
After their baths, the children implored Nathaniel to tell them a bedtime story.
It waste at night when it ended. Lucas tugged at Christina’s sleeve. “I want Daddy to put me to sleep.
Mommy, but look at the time! Can Daddy stay tonight?”
“That’s right, Mommy. Our teacher told us that it’s dangerous to drive at night. Let Daddy stay, please?”