Let Me Stay The Night Novel (Christina and Nathaniel)

Chapter 187 A Meal With Aunt Sierra

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Chapter 188 She Gets Jealous Too 

The atmosphere seemed harmonious under the dim warm light. 

Madison was dressed in an elegant gown with her gaze pinned on Nathaniel, who sat across from her. 

They rarely had dinners alone, so she was thankful to Sierra for purposely making such an arrangement. 

I must make good use of this opportunity. 

“Nathaniel, shall we have some wing?” Madison suggested. 

Placing his utensils down elegantly, Nathaniel responded, “As you wish.” 

Madison’s heart surged with joy, and she quickly got a waiter to serve them a bottle of wine. 

She had prepared a lot for their date that night. For example, she had picked a strong wine that could liven things

up. 

Meanwhile, Nathaniel glanced at his phone screen to find that Sierra was now thirty minutes late. Hence, he did not

think it was necessary for him to wait anymore. 

He wiped his lips with a napkin and rose to his feet. 

“Nathaniel, where are you going? The wine isn’t here yet,” said Madison in confusion. 

“You can have it while waiting for Aunt Sierra.” 

He then strode to the door and opened it to find Sierra exiting the other room. 

Immediately, his gaze darkened, for he had a bad feeling. 

Sensing he was about to leave, Sierra quickly put on a smile. “Oh, my darling nephew. Did you miss me?” 

Apart from his parents, Sierra was the only relative who kept him company all year round. 

His parents were always busy with work when he was younger. Thus, Sierra was the one who attended most of his

parent–teacher conferences. 

Naturally, he still respected his aunt. 

“Yes,” answered Nathaniel robotically. 

Sierra smiled satisfactorily and brought him back to the private room. “Let’s continue eating. I’d like to chat with

you.” 

The look of dejection on Madison’s face vanished the moment she saw Nathaniel return. 

After bringing him to his seat, Sierra poured him a glass of wine. 

Just like that, Christina was left alone in the room next door for one hour while the trio chatted happily. 

She wanted to go home, but she did not think it was polite to leave without informing the older woman. 

Besides, she did not stay idle since there was a waiter who kept bringing in new dishes. Right then, she accidentally

ate a piece of pepper, which made her tear up from the spice. She felt better only after taking 

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several gulps of wine. 

After that, Christina tried calling Sierra, but the latter did not pick up. 

Don’t tell me Aunt Sierra forgot all about me and went home already? 

At that thought, Christina decided not to wait anymore. It was only when she had exited the room did she

remember she had forgotten about her handbag. 

The wine was getting to her head, making her lose her sense of direction. 

Without realizing it, she opened the door to another room, only to meet three pairs of 

Silence hung in the air, and the atmosphere gradually became awkward. 

Christina’s eyes went wide instantly; she even sobered up a little. 

eyes. 

All that traffic jam Aunt Sierra was talking about was just an excuse to stall for time. Her objective was to dump me

here so she could bring Nathaniel and Madison together! 

Christina’s face grew hot in an instant. 

She stared at the trio, feeling tricked and aggrieved. 

However, Sierra simply frowned without feeling the slightest bit guilty. 

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Instead, Sierra cursed inwardly, wondering how Christina knew she was there. 

“Who told you to come here? Go back to your private room,” ordered Sierra. She’s interrupting our 

conversation. 

Feelings of anger and injustice flooded Christina’s heart while her eyes and nose reddened. 

Nonetheless, she was feeling bolder after having the wine. “Aunt Sierra, are you able to digest all that food from

two separate rooms?” 

“You brat! How dare you speak to your elder like that?” Sierra was enraged. 

At the same time, Nathaniel, who was sitting in the corner, had a grim look on his face. 

He approached Christina and examined her flushed face. She looked like a poor animal that had gotten lost. 

“Didn’t I tell you to not simply take alcohol when you’re outside?” 

His magnetic voice was laced with affection and concern. 

Christina merely sniffled and said nothing. 

I’m such an idiot. I can’t believe I got tricked by Aunt Sierra. 

Knowing how awful she felt, Nathaniel bent over and picked her up. Before leaving, he turned around slightly and

warned, “I hope you won’t pull such tricks in the future, Aunt Sierra.” 

With that, he marched off with a drowsy Christina in his arms. 

Sierra was wholly stunned. 

She couldn’t believe Nathaniel would speak to a woman with such a gentle tone. 

More importantly, Sierra never expected him to speak to her so threateningly. 

To Sierra, Christina was like a vixen who ruined her nephew. 

After all, the Nathaniel she remembered could never show emotions like that. 

Of course, Madison seized the opportunity to insult Christina. “Don’t be angry, Ms. Hadley. It’s normal.” 

“How is this normal? Christina’s going to ruin Nathaniel’s life in the future!” Sierra sighed, feeling angry and

exasperated. 

Meanwhile, Christina pressed her face against Nathaniel’s chest in the moving car. His scent was comforting to her. 

If she had known that Nathaniel was right next door, she would have gone over instead of letting Madison take

advantage of the situation. 

After all, Madison was someone Christina vowed to be wary of. 

Christina knew full well Madison was not that simple. The latter was a scheming and dangerous woman. 

There was no guarantee nothing would happen, even if Christina knew Nathaniel would never fall for Madison. 

Right then, Christina tugged at his tie and narrowed her bright eyes. “You’re not allowed to be alone with Madison in

the future, understand?” 

After giving it some thought, she added. “Not even at work or any other occasion!” 

Nathaniel lowered his gaze a little, noting the jealousy on her face. 

The aroma of alcohol intertwined with her natural fragrance was a captivating blend. 

Nathaniel raised a brow and smirked. “My wife gets jealous, too, huh?” 

Christina pouted, her silence a tacit confirmation. 

Seeing she refused to give in, Nathaniel teased, “I wonder who let other women enter my room back then. And

now, she isn’t admitting she’s jealous.” 

This is an old story already. How does he still remember it? Tsk. How petty. 

Biting her lip, Christina snapped, “Fine, I’m jealous. It’s not like I’m getting jealous of someone else. I’m jealous

because of my husband, and that’s only right!” 

Her defiant expression made Nathaniel chuckle. 

He gently grabbed her chin and stared straight into her eyes. “I’ll do as you say, okay?” 

Christina nodded, pleasantly surprised by his words. For some reason, she felt as if she was losing herself 

in his charm. 

At that, Nathaniel lowered his head and planted a kiss on her lips. 

The next day, Nathaniel purposely dropped Christina off at the office’s entrance. 

Her colleagues who arrived for work in the morning witnessed the scene and were green with envy. 

Christina got to work as soon as she arrived at the office. The product needed to be created once the design

drawing was completed, and all those were demanding tasks. 

She was so busy that she only had a simple lunch before returning to the tailor room. 

It took two rings before she answered Gideon’s call. 

“Christina, I bought some custard tarts for you. I’m at your company building now. Should I send it up to you?”

dley, why didn’t you tell me you were coming back? I could’ve picked you up at the airport,” said Madison with a

smile.

Madison’s mother, Luna Lancester, and Sierra were best friends. In fact, the latter practically watched Madison

grow up.

Unlike Julia, Sierra wished Nathaniel could marry an outstanding woman like Madison.

Madison’s words put Sierra in a good mood. “It’s been six months since we last saw each other. You’re getting more

beautiful and looking more like a matriarch now.”

“Stop teasing me, Ms. Hadley,” Madison said shyly,

The two chatted happily for a while.

The more they enjoyed their time together, the more Sierra found it a pity that Madison was not married to

Nathaniel. “If only you were the one Nathaniel married, I would be clated.”

Madison was pleased to find Sierra sided with her..

It proved that she could easily take over Christina’s place in the future.

Naturally, Madison seized the opportunity to criticize Christina in front of Sierra. She even complained to the latter

that Christina constantly visited Nathaniel’s office and interrupted his work.

Sierra already despised Christina in the first place. Hence, everything the latter did, no matter how insignificant

they were, sounded like heinous crimes.

Snorting coldly, Sierra said, “That brat is being all arrogant just because she has Nathaniel backing her. Don’t worry.

I’ll definitely make you his wife as long as I’m alive.”

In the meantime, Sharon said she wanted to return to her condominium after cleaning Scenic Garden Manor.

She would not stay, no matter how Christina persuaded her. “I’m used to living alone. You and Nathaniel can visit

me when you’re free.”

“All right. I’ll send you back, then.”

Hence, Christina applied for a day’s leave to send her mother back.

The condominium looked brand new after it was cleaned. After helping to arrange the furniture, Christina prepared

dinner and ate with Sharon before returning to Scenic Garden Manor.

Christina went straight to her room to sleep.

Wisps of moonlight shone on the bed in the middle of the night, revealing the blanket that was kicked off the bed by

Christina.

The way she slept on her side looked lazy yet attractive, as if she was a kitten.

Nathaniel had just arrived and still had the car’s conditioning emanating from his body.

Walking over, he placed the blanket over her and kissed her gently on the forehead.

“Mm…” Christina murmured and turned around to continue sleeping.

Nathaniel gazed at the woman, who smiled in her sleep, before taking a shower and leaving.

Rays of the morning sun flooded into the room the next day.

Christina turned around and pulled the blanket into her embrace. It felt warm.

Hmm?

She had the habit of kicking her blanket away when she slept. Hence, she would always be woken up by the cold.

Why is the blanket tucked firmly over me? I think I dreamt of Nathaniel last night. Is he back?

When she went to the bathroom to wash up, the sight of his suit in the laundry basket confirmed her suspicion.

He must be busy. He came home so late from work and left after only taking a shower.

Soon, she arrived at Radiant Corporation. That day, Christina wanted to survey the stores and prepare a

report.

Coincidentally, Christina bumped into Sierra at one of the stores under her care that sold high–end

gowns.

The two parted on bad terms previously, hence they did not look too happy upon meeting each other.

Sierra’s gaze was frosty as she said, “Christina, you’re a member of the Hadley family and have everything you

need at Scenic Garden Manor. Why do you need to come out here to do such a lowly job?”

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-Looks like Nathaniel doesn’t treat her as well as I thought.

She believed Nathaniel was not the kind of person who would let his woman show herself in public.

However, Christina had no intention of explaining anything. After all, people who did not understand would never

get it.

Even so, Sierra was an elder and Nathaniel’s aunt. Christina did not want to make things awkward between Sierra

and Nathaniel.

“Please take your time to choose, Aunt Sierra. I’ll take care of the bill as an apology for the other day’s incident,”

Christina offered. She then turned to the store’s salesperson and said, “I’ll pay for Ms. Hadley’s gowns.”

Before the salesperson could even respond, Sierra rejected the offer coldly, “Do you have any idea how much the

gowns here cost? Do you even have any money to pay for it? Hmph. You’re still going to use Nathaniel’s money,

anyway.”

What a joke. How dare a mere server offer to pay for my gown?

Right then, the salesperson piped up, “Ms. Steele’s an internal employee, so she’ll be given discounts. Besides,

many of the gowns here were designed by her.”

Every gown in the store cost at least hundreds of thousands, while the premium ones went up to millions and

above.

The ones designed by Christina cost several million and had the highest sales per month. Thus, her

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commission was the highest in the entire design department. Christina was more than capable of buying a

gown.

Regardless, Sierra still looked down on Christina. She’ll never get into the Hadley family, no matter how great

her skills are.

Suddenly, a hint of slyness flashed past Sierra’s eyes.

She randomly picked a few gowns and asked the salesperson to pack them up. When the two were left alone,

Sierra said, “Since you’re paying for the gowns, I’ll forget about what happened. Let me treat you to dinner

tonight.”

Christina was surprised, but she did not refuse. “Sure. Where would you like to eat, Aunt Sierra? I’ll book table.”

Putting on an arrogant air, Sierra said, “I said it’s my treat, so I’ll make the reservation. Don’t be late.”

With that, she saved Christina’s number and left with the gowns.

Dinner that night was held at Maple Hotel. It was one of the best hotels in the city and was famous for its

desserts.

Christina arrived at the private room by following the address.

Food was already served, and several bottles of wine were opened.

“Sit.” Sierra ordered.

Christina took a seat and scanned the table full of expensive dishes such as crabs, foie gras, and caviar.

I didn’t know Aunt Sierra could cat so much.

Sierra’s gaze was cold, and her tone was a pitch higher. “Eat.”

It left Christina feeling puzzled, and she wondered what Sierra was up to.

That was when Sierra’s phone rang.

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After answering it, she said, “I’m stuck in a jam, so I’ll arrive a little late. Please help me entertain the guest first.”

Sierra ended the call as soon as the caller acknowledged her orders.

A jam? But she’s having a meal with me. Christina was perplexed.

Seeing Christina had stopped eating, Sierra urged. “Carry on. I heard you’ve got quite an appetite.”

The truth was, Sierra had looked into Christina and learned that the latter had a shockingly huge appetite. Hence,

Sierra figured Christina did not control her food intake because she never had enough to eat when she was

younger.

An awkward smile formed on Christina’s lips. Who leaked this information?

Nonetheless, she simply smiled shyly and continued enjoying the dessert.

A glint flashed past Sierra’s eyes, and she cussed at Christina in her heart despite looking calm on the

outside. “Carry on without me. I need to go to the restroom for a while. Make sure you open that bottle of wine,

too.”

When she finished speaking, she got up and left.

At the same time, Nathaniel and Madison were having a meal in the private room next door.