Chapter 490 Why Are You Being A Stranger


    When Christina’s lips bumped into Nathaniel’s cheek, his faint woody scent filled her nostrils and left


    her in a daze. A few secondster, she jolted back.


    We should stop fooling around. It would be embarrassing if the children saw us.


    Ever since the children barged into the room thest time, Christina would always keep a safe distance


    from him whenever they were out.


    Meanwhile, Lucas and Cam were already awake by the time the car arrived at Scenic Garden Manor.


    A short nap was all the kids needed to reinvigorate themselves.


    After alighting from the car, both of them yed ball in the courtyard. Christina was watching them she


    received Rayne’s call.


    She subsequently headed to the study and borrowed Nathaniel’sputer for work.


    It turned out that there was a problem with one of the design drawings. The design looked good on yet


    the intended result wasn’t achieved when it was given physical form, creating a need for a change


    color.


    Based on the sample Rayne had sent. Christina adjusted the color a few times until she was satisfied.


    By the time she was finished, night had already fallen.


    When she suddenly received a call from Azure, she remembered that she hadn’t spoken to her


    grandmother over thest two days due to work.


    Thus, she answered without hesitation. “Grandma.“


    “Christina, I was worried when I didn’t hear from you for the past two days. I thought that something


    untoward had happened,” Azure remarked anxiously.


    Christina’s heart was warmed by the concern shown by her grandmother. She felt the urge to pour her


    heart out and tell Azure about everything Anya did to her.


    However, before she could start, she heard Anya’s voice in the background. “Grandma, did Christina


    say when she’ll be back?”


    Anya is with Grandma?


    Christina didn’t want to alert Anya of her n yet. Besides, her words wouldn’t carry much impact since


    she wasn’t by Azure’s side.


    Holding that thought, she suppressed her anger and decided to hold Anya ountable only upon her


    return


    “Grandma, I’ve already signed the contract with Hadley Corporation and wille home in the next few


    days,” Christina replied.


    Azure nodded upon hearing Christina’s calm voice. “All right then. Be careful. Remember to bring the


    children over with you when youe. I’ll be here, waiting for you.”


    “All right. Grandma. You take care too.”


    Upon ending the call, Christina let out a sigh. Given that she had dirt on Anya, there wasn’t much for


    her to be afraid of.


    Eyes narrowed, she began to plot how she could kick Anya out of Gibson Corporation.


    Although she was only in her twenties. Anya was extremely shrewd. Thus, taking her down was going


    to be an uphill task.


    Even if I can’t remove her from Gibson Corporation, this matter alone is enough to threaten her


    position.


    All of a sudden, a towering figure blocked off the light. Nathaniel then gave her head a gentle stroke.


    “What’s on your mind?”


    “I was thinking of going back in the next few days. Grandma has called to pester me about it,”


    Christina. replied.


    At that moment, her main concern was whether to take the children with her, for she was worried that


    any conflict with Anya might affect them.


    “You should. I’lle with you.”


    While speaking, Nathaniel walked right up to her. He then cornered her by cing his palms down on


    the table on both sides of her.


    “It’s not as simple as it seems. I’m going back to confront Anya this time, so bringing the kids along isn’t


    a good idea. Why don’t you stay here with them instead?”


    That was the best idea Christina coulde up with. However, Azure’s longing for her great-


    grandchildren caused her to hold her chin in contemtion.


    Nathaniel turned toward her and suggested in a deep voice, “Why don’t you take Raymond with you?


    The children will get to have some fun for a couple of days and won’t get in your way.”


    “Good idea. I’ll do that.”


    Just as she spoke, Christina pushed his face away before squeezing her way out from underneath his


    arm.


    After she escaped from his grasp, Nathaniel turned around and watched her silhouette slip away like a


    cat.


    Soon, the weekend arrived. Before setting off, Cam and Lucas filled their bags with sweets.


    “Mommy, we want to share these sweets with Granddad and Great-Granny,” Cam exined.


    Christina gave her face a gentle rub. “That’s so thoughtful of you. Let’s get into the car now”


    With that, she carried both of them in.


    Thereafter, Nathaniel, too, joined them inside and put Cam on hisp. From the looks of it, he


    seemed to be going with them.


    “We’ll only be gone for a few days. Are you sure you want to tag along?”


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    Christina gave Nathaniel a hesitant look. Is he going to ignore his work just like that?


    “Sebastian has made all the necessary arrangements. There’s nothing for you to worry about.”


    The moment he finished, Nathaniel instructed the driver, “Let’s go.”


    The driver immediately started the car and drove off.


    Two hourster, their car arrived outside the Gibson residence.


    Azure was already waiting at the door. The moment she saw two small figures emerge from the car,


    she walked forward in delight and swept them up into her arms.


    “Oh, let me have a good look at you, my darlings!”


    The children’s presence warmed Azure’s heart.


    “Great-Granny, look at what we brought you.” Cam couldn’t wait to show her grandmother the sweets


    in her bag.


    Azure yed along by feigning surprise. “Wow, they’re sweets!”


    “I deliberately brought them for you.” The children subsequently stuffed the bags into Azure’s arms.


    Breaking into a proud smile, sheplimented the children for their thoughtfulness.


    Meanwhile, Christina and Nathaniel alighted from the car. Despite the joy her great-grandchildren.


    brought her, Azure’s expression drastically changed at the sight of Nathaniel.


    The fact that he was Christina’s husband didn’t ease the animosity between the Hadley family and the


    Gibson family.


    “I’m back, Grandma,” Christina greeted while holding Nathaniel’s hand.


    Azure put on airs by reflex. “You should’ve juste by yourself, Christina. Why did you bring the


    outsider?”


    Nathaniel’s my husband. How can she call him an outsider?


    Christina shed a conflicted expression at her grandmother. “Nathaniel was worried about meing


    home alone. Also, he wanted to visit you too.”


    “How thoughtful of him. Come on in now, Christina,” Azure tlymented as she turned around and


    led the children inside.


    As the group walked into the house one after another, Christina snuck a concerned nce at Nathaniel


    but was relieved to see the emotionless look on his face.


    It was hard for her to believe there would be a time when the proud Nathaniel would stay silent after


    being sneered at.


    His response told her that he was truly intent on avoiding conflict with the Gibson family.


    Touched by his gesture, she held Nathaniel’s hand “Come now, let’s head inside”


    Upon entering the living room. they were greeted by the sight of Anya, who had donned an expensive


    dress. She was sipping coffee on the couch, the air she gave off that of the mistress of the house


    The moment she saw the couple, she greeted sarcastically. “I’m surprised to see you here. Mr. Hadley.


    The Gibson residence doesn’t wee those who share your surname.”


    With a darkened expression, Christina sneered. “Why are you being such a stranger now? Didn’t you


    seem to be on good terms with him in Jadeborough?”