Chapter 334 Check In On Daddy
Nathaniel spoke to himself, disregarding whether Christina was listening.
“You must’ve been exhausted, wandering around with the children all these years. Don’t leave again now that you’re back. I’ll make it up to you.”
Christina discreetly clenched her fists. Recalling the scene she had witnessed at the amusement park, she felt as if someone had dug out her heart and shattered it. Is he planning to make it up to me by getting back together with Madison behind my back? If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would’ve believed his lies,
Clarity washed over her at long last. Nathaniel wanted to have his cake and eat it too.
“I apologize for all the wrong things I’ve done in the past. Will you forgive me and stop being angry?” Nathaniel’s voice suddenly sounded particularly clear after he turned off the hairdryer.
Christina’s palm was almost bleeding from her digging her fingernails into her flesh. A dark glint flitted across her eyes as she remained silent.
Nathaniel found her thoughts even more elusive. He suddenly squatted down and gazed sincerely at Christina’s face. “Will you give me another chance?”
No one would have expected Nathaniel, one of the most elite people in society, to speak in such an obsequious tone.
Christina’s eyebrows twitched. A hint of emotion flashed across her eyes. “I haven’t made a decision yet. Can you not pressure me?”
Not having made a decision means she’s not refusing.
Nathaniel nodded. Compared to her previous attitude, her current demeanor was much better.
He thought to himself that as long as she was by his side, she would eventually accept him again. “I’ll carry you back to bed.”
With his sturdy arms, Nathaniel effortlessly picked up Christina and walked toward the bed.
After placing her down, he also climbed into bed.
As usual, he held her in his arms, and they drifted off to sleep together.
The next day, Christina was woken up by the alarm clock.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Nathaniel’s handsome and serene sleeping countenance. He usually gets up early, so why isn’t he up yet today?
She felt nothing was more awkward than that moment.
Christina moved slightly, intending to get out of bed. Just as she sat up, Nathaniel pulled her back into his
embrace.
“It’s the weekend. Let’s sleep in.” His hoarse voice sounded beside her ears.
Christina flinched. “I want to get up already”
Still, he showed no intention of letting go and merely asked indifferently, “Are you hungry?”
“Yes.” In fact, she wasn’t. She just didn’t want to snuggle in his embrace while she was sober, reinforcing their wonderful memories together.
“All right,” Nathaniel drawled before reluctantly loosening his hold on her.
Christina immediately sat up like an animal escaping a hunter’s trap.
She grabbed her clothes from the wardrobe and rushed into the bathroom.
When she came out. Nathaniel had woken up as well. One of them sat at the dressing table while the other changed his clothes at the side, carrying out activities of daily living like a typical couple.
Nathaniel donned a new suit and stepped out of the room. He saw Lucas waiting by the door like a sentinel.
“Daddy, it’s the weekend. Aren’t you staying home?”
Nathaniel bent down slightly, lifting Lucas into his arms. “Daddy has to work.”
“Ah…” Lucas pouted in disappointment. “Well, no one will be keeping me company today, then. Hmph.”
“Isn’t Mommy accompanying you?” Nathaniel rubbed his son’s puffed-out cheeks.
“On weekends, Mommy usually accompanies Camila to painting lessons. I don’t like to draw, so I don’t tag along. Still, it’s so boring staying at home alone.” Lucas lifted his head and sighed. “It looks like I’ll be a lonely child with no one to care for me today.”
Taking in Lucas’ troubled expression, Nathaniel couldn’t help but laugh. “If you have nothing to do, why not follow me to the office?”
“Really? I can go to your office?” Lucas’ sorrowful expression was swiftly wiped off and replaced by a look of delight. The change was so abrupt that it took Nathaniel by surprise.
“Of course.”
Nathaniel carried Lucas downstairs to have their breakfast in the dining hall.
Lucas wrapped his arms around his father’s neck and uttered coyly, “Since you’re so keen on having me accompany you, I suppose I can go along with your request.”
“Let’s have breakfast first, you cheeky boy.”
After their meal, Lucas happily got into the car before anyone else and followed his father to the office. Twenty minutes later, the car slowly pulled up at the front entrance of the company.
The receptionist’s eyes shone when she noticed the CEO’s car. At the thought that she could see Nathaniel’s exquisite visage, she felt it was worth it even if she had to work overtime during the weekend.
As the car door opened, a small figure emerged.
Lucas was dressed in a children’s suit, a white shirt paired with a black bow tie. He wore custom-made Irushean leather shoes, and his hair was neatly combed. His dark eyes gleamed, and he exuded an aura of grandeur, giving him the appearance of a little prince.
Nathaniel held Lucas’ hand as they walked through the main entrance.
“Oh my, is that little boy Mr. Hadley’s son?”
“He’s so handsome, and his facial features are identical to Mr. Hadley’s. He even inherited Mr. Hadley’s bearing!”
The sound of the women’s exclamations prompted Lucas to glance back curiously. The smitten expressions on their faces caused him to think that women could actually be quite frightening. Isn’t Mommy worried since Daddy is so popular at the office?
They took the elevator up to the CEO’s office.
As soon as they entered the room, Lucas took a lap around the spacious office like a bird let out of its cage. “Wow! Daddy’s office is huge!”
“Do you want to play around by yourself, or should I have my a*sistant buy you some toys?” Nathaniel’s work for the day was no lesser than usual.
Lucas shook his head and uttered earnestly. “That’s not needed. Just give me a tablet.”
He actually had online cla*ses, too, and needed to hand in his homework using a tablet.
I’ll buy you a new tablet.” Nathaniel texted Sebastian to purchase one.
Lucas chuckled mischievously. “Mommy said I’m not allowed to use electronic devices. I can only accept it if you can persuade her otherwise.”
Nathaniel didn’t catch what Lucas was implying.
Soon, Sebastian bought the tablet and walked into the office. “Mr. Hadley, is your tablet not working? Do you need me to help you transfer the data?”
“Mr. Taggart, it’s not that Daddy’s tablet isn’t working. He just bought one for me to use temporarily.”
Sensing someone tugging at the hem of his clothes, Sebastian looked down and saw the clever Lucas standing before him.
He crouched down and said, “I see. If I had known this tablet was for you, I would’ve gotten a cartoon case
Nathaniel preferred simplicity, so Sebastian didn’t consider getting any accessories earlier.
Lucas received the tablet. “That’s not needed, Mr. Taggart. I’m just using it temporarily for online cla*ses. Mommy forbids me from playing with tablets.”
Sebastian smiled. Kids these days really do have a lot of homework.
Inside the quiet office, Nathaniel and Lucas were both occupied with their respective tasks. Lucas stole a glance at his father, who was absorbed in work, and secretly snapped a picture to send to Christina via WhatsApp.
Hehe!
He sent her a message: Mommy, I’m helping you check in on Daddy. He’s doing well, working hard to support us.
