Chapter697DreamingOfChangingDads


    The fact that Nathaniel had been called the Grim Reaper wasn’t without any basis.


    Anyone he targeted would never be able to escape his grasp.


    “I’m not sad, Nathaniel. I just feel that it’s a shame.” Christina stared at him. “I had assumed that my


    n was perfect. Given how evil Anya is, I can’t believe that there’s someone out there willing to


    protect her still.”


    Anya was no longer the morous daughter of the Gibson family. In fact, she had nothing left and was


    reduced to living in poverty and disgrace.


    Consequently, Christina couldn’t, for the life of her, figure out what the mysterious person saw in Anya.


    “The truth will definitely be revealed one day. Everything will make sense once we find out who her


    mysterious benefactor is.” Nathaniel tried toe up with a solution for the dilemma she was in, “You


    can monitor those who interacted with Anya before. There’s a good chance that one of them is her


    protector.”


    A person popped into Christina’s mind immediately. “Could dimir have interfered behind the


    scenes?”


    Nathaniel rejected the idea, “It can’t be him, as my men are monitoring the Specker family. dimir


    knows very well what’s at stake and values the reputation of the Specker family more than his own life.


    On top of that, he’s a man of virtue. Since he dered that he would stay out of the Gibson family’s


    conflicts, he would definitely not cross the line.”


    The only other suspect Christina could think of was Yerek.


    Hence, she asked hesitantly, “Can it be Yerek?”


    After giving the matter some thought, Nathaniel gave an ambiguous reply. “Anything can be possible.”


    Before Christina had the chance to question further, Nathaniel borated, “Yerek has been desperately


    looking for investors recently, but the results were dismal. He ns to sell thepany Nigel left him to


    raise cash. Therefore, he has met with some foreign investors at an overseas conference and is


    seemingly close to them. Perhaps he is preparing to start apany with them overseas.”


    Expanding his business overseas was undoubtedly the best path for Yerek to take.


    After all, it was close to impossible for him to clean up the mess Nigel had left him.


    “Let’s not talk about such topics anymore.” Christina changed the subject. “The studio’s renovations


    have almost beenpleted. I feel like going to check out the ce tomorrow.”


    “Remember to take Lyle with you.” Nathaniel knew what she was up to, yet he wasn’t going to stop her


    as long as she didn’t cross his threshold.


    “Got it,” Christina replied in delight.


    In the evening, Christina and Nathaniel had dinner at the Hadley residence. Lucas and Cam clung to


    Christina and refused to leave her despite it being their bedtime.


    After ending his chat with Charlie, Nathaniel returned to his bedroom from the study. The sight of Lucas


    and Cam hugging their respective pillow and doll on his side of the bed caused his face to darken.


    “Go sleep in your own room.” Grabbing the children with one hand each, he reprimanded them, “Both


    of you are too noisy and will prevent Mommy from getting a good rest. Now that she’s carrying a baby,


    she needs a ce that’s absolutely quiet.”


    The children struggled desperately with their limbs iling in the air. Giving up upon realizing the futility


    of their efforts, they dered in unison, “Mommy promised us that she would sleep with us tonight, so


    you’ll have to sleep in the guest room, Daddy.”


    Me? Sleep in the guest room? No way!


    Ignoring the children’s vehement protest, Nathaniel carried them back to their room without breaking a


    sweat.


    “Both of you, stay here and behave,” Nathaniel ordered sternly before turning to leave.


    With that, the children obeyed and remained in their room, staring nkly at each other.


    A short whileter, Nathaniel returned with their pillow and doll. He then proceeded to make their beds


    and patted them.


    “Now, be good ande to bed.”


    Upon exchanging nces, Lucas and Cam stubbornly stood where they were when they saw the


    defiance in each other’s eyes.


    “Daddy, how can you insist on sleeping with Mommy when you’re an adult? Aren’t you embarrassed?”


    Cam lectured.


    Amused by her words, Nathaniel exined, “I’m different from the two of you. Mommy and I are


    husband and wife. We are supposed to sleep with each other, but you’re not allowed to.”


    Lucas pouted in response. “You’re really cunning, Daddy. You just want Mommy all for yourself.”


    Nathaniel cocked a brow. “She’s mine after all.”


    Clenching her fists, Cam fumed, “Mommy is your darling, while we’re Mommy’s darlings. Good things


    should be shared, Daddy. You shouldn’t be unreasonable.”


    Nathaniel gave Cam’s hair a tousle as he replied in a gentle tone, “That’s not how you use the


    phrase. Certain things can never be shared. You’ll understand when you grow up. That said, there’s


    one thing I need to rify. Not only are both of you Mommy’s darlings, but you’re mine too.”


    Nathaniel added affectionately, “So, don’t be angry about it. Can you go to bed now, my darlings?”


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    ted over Nathaniel’s soothing words, the children climbed into bed obediently.


    “Daddy, you’re not allowed to cancel the family holiday next month. Otherwise, Lucas and I will be


    angry.” Cam grabbed Nathaniel’s pinkie as she sounded particrly serious.


    Lucas chimed in, “That’s right. If you don’t keep your promise…”


    Pondering for a long while, he was unable to find the words that would make him sound more


    authoritative.


    The curious Nathaniel probed further, “What will you do if I don’t?”


    After some hesitation, Lucas dered, “I’ll get someone else to be my daddy.”


    As the veins on his forehead began to throb, Nathaniel gritted out, “You won’t get the chance. Now, go


    to bed.”


    Sensing Nathaniel’s displeasure, both of them quickly hid their plump selves underneath their nkets.


    Their reaction caused his anger to evaporate immediately. Smiling without a word, he tucked them in


    before getting up to leave.


    When Christina emerged from the shower to be greeted by the empty bed, the sight of the missing


    children caused her to open the door curiously. Just as she was about to go out and look for them, she


    saw Nathaniel on his way back.


    Thetter wrapped his arms around her and led her toward the bed. “It’s alreadyte. Where are you


    going?”


    Christina answered candidly, “I was looking for Lucas and Cam. I promised to sleep with them


    tonight.”


    “They went back to their room to sleep.” When Lucas‘ words about how he wanted Christina to change


    husbands echoed in Nathaniel’s mind, he couldn’t help but feel a squeeze in his heart. Thus, he asked


    in a pitiful tone, “Christina, do you find me annoying? Is that why you don’t want to sleep with me and


    insist on me sleeping in the guest room?”


    Unsure about what was going through his mind, Christina decided to indulge his asional silliness.


    “What are you talking about, little Nathaniel? I would never find you annoying. Come on now, let’s see


    you smile again.”