Chapter 529
aniel, who was sitting on the balcony and handling work matters on his laptop, said nothing.
in Christina saw that the man was ignoring her, she pouted and implored pitifully, “I don’t mind not king, but I can at least have my phone, yes?”
aniel shifted his gaze from his laptop and peered over at her. “No.”
r all, scrolling through the phone also involved a great deal of mental strain.
aph! I’m not talking to you anymore.” Argh! Everything is prohibited to me! The bottom of Christina’s lip k out visibly, but she did not dare go against the doctor’s orders either. All she could do was yank the ers over her head.
he sight of her throwing a tantrum yet remaining obedient, an indulgent smile bloomed on Nathaniel’s
He put down the laptop in his hand and strolled over.
ing down on the edge of the bed, he gently pulled the covers down to reveal Christina’s head.
he gazed into her sparkling eyes, he coaxed in a cajoling tone used with children, “Be good, Christina.
en Lucas and Camila come home later. I’ll have them talk with you and keep you company.”
cas and Camila were still at the Hadley residence then, unaware of Christina’s return.
he instant Christina heard that she could finally see the twins, a grin appeared on her face.
fommy! Mommy!”
> sooner had Nathaniel’s words rang out than the twins returned and sprinted into the room, one after other.
Lucas, Camila.” Under the man’s “monitoring” gaze, Christina did not dare get out of bed. She merely sat clining against the head of the bed.
We missed you so much, Mommy!” Both Lucas and Camila usually threw themselves into Christina’s rms. But this time, they only stood by the bed docilely.
hat discomfited Christina to some extent. “I’ve missed you both, too. Come and let me hug you.”
Inexpectedly, Lucas shook his head. “You can’t hug us anymore since there’s a baby in your belly. Mommy.
Camila seconded that with a nod. “That’s right. You can’t hug us.”
Astonishment inundated Christina. “You know?”
“Mr. Patel told Grandma and Grandpa, who told us,” Lucas and Camila answered in unison.
“Yeah. Actually, we can still hug like this.” Still yearning to hug the twins, Christina spread her arms and gathered their upper bodies into her embrace.
Capitalizing on the opportunity, Nathaniel did the same and enveloped all three of them in his arms.
amily of four, now five, hugged each other blissfully, banishing all of Christina’s terror during her vity.
e blink of an eye, a month flew past.
the doctor had performed a series of examinations on Christina, everything was determined to be with the fetus and mother.
ng last, Christina was allowed to get out of bed. Having lied on her back for a month, she was stiff all
you give me my phone now?” She went to the study in search of Nathaniel.
it then. Nathaniel had just ended a conference call.
r since Christina stayed home on bed rest for a month, he had also been working from home for the e duration.
re.” Pulling open the drawer near his hand, he took out the phone lying within and handed it to her.
had charged her phone, so she could use it right after getting her hands on it.
soon as Christina tapped open WhatsApp, a flurry of messages came into sight.
e ones that snagged her attention most were still the photos of her at the beach sent by the otographer back then.
ey had been edited slightly, and each was comparable to a shot from a blockbuster.
thaniel had never gone through her phone. When he noticed that she was flipping through something. s curiosity drove him to crane his neck for a look.
he moment he glimpsed the exquisite photos of her, his Adam’s apple bobbed uncontrollably.
rapping an arm around her waist, he exerted marginal force and pulled her into his arms for a seat.
When were these taken?” he asked, resting his chin against the hollow of her shoulder.
During Madison’s engagement party,” Christina replied while looking at the photos.
at the mention of Madison, Nathaniel’s gaze abruptly turned chilly.
eminded of the woman’s presence, Christina tilted her head and trained her eyes on the man. “Oh yes, where is she?”
fmy memory serves, she also fell into the sea with me.
‘She’s alive but has gone mad,” Nathaniel elaborated briefly.
From the time Madison regained consciousness, her mental state had been unstable. Following consultation with experts, they all concluded that she was mentally ill.
When Christina returned safely, Nathaniel had the Taggart family take Madison home.
e Madison was the one who orchestrated everything, the Taggart family did not dare pick trouble. e Hadley family since they were in the wrong.
hearing that Madison had lost her mind, Christina sighed.
ver, she could not muster any sympathy for Madison when the latter was only reaping what she
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think of this photographer? I’m thinking of hiring him to take photos of my work to create folio.” Once again, the subject reverted to the photos.
‘s fine, but don’t overtax yourself.”
Nathaniel wanted her to do nothing and stay home during her pregnancy, he was worried that she 1 be bored to tears.
ng obtained his support, Christina happily gave him a peck on the cheek.
etfully, that measly kiss had no hope of satiating the desire blazing within Nathaniel.
emanded more from her, cradling the back of her head with a ma*sive palm and deepening the kiss.
ie same time, his other hand roamed all over her body.
en he hit a sensitive spot, a shudder ran through Christina. She hurriedly shot her hands out and hed him away, huffing, “Cut it out. There’s a baby in me.”
ed back to his senses, Nathaniel pursed his lips. “I know. I’m aware of my boundaries.”
ruth, he almost forgot earlier. The doctor once specifically told him that he had to abstain from S**ual itions for three months.
first, he a*sumed it was a piece of cake since he had spent the last few years without any pleasures of the ih with no problems..
t presently, it was difficult for him to remain unmoved with a beautiful woman in his arms.
st then, Christina received a WhatsApp message from Bailey, who asked her out.
Il right, we’ll talk later. I have a date with Bailey.” Christina could tell that Nathaniel was still frustrated. she quickly beat a hasty retreat.
athaniel would never restrict her freedom, but he arranged for a caretaker and two bodyguards to tag ong with her.
Christina and Bailey agreed to meet at the coffee shop where they usually hung out.
laving not seen each other for a long time, they naturally had plenty to tell each other.
Bailey divulged that she had accepted a job a while ago and had been away from Jadeborough. She had ust returned two days ago, upon which she asked the latter out.
“You’re sure I’m the first person you meet upon coming back?” Christina drawled meaningfully.
Christina saw that Bailey still wanted to keep her in the dark, she stared pointedly at the red hickey latter’s neck. Finally snapping, she questioned, “Are you dating lately, Bailey?”
was promptly startled. “How did you know that? How could you tell?”
It that she had already kept it under wraps perfectly,
tina pointed at her own neck while gesturing at Bailey.
diately, Bailey took out a compact mirror for a look. The instant she spotted the red mark on her her face flushed bright red.
I was in such a hurry when I left home just now that I forgot to look in the mirror!
wiftly rummaged out the Hermès scarf from her bag and wrapped it around her neck.
