Chapter 65
Christina smiled softly at Nathaniel’s words, her heart warming at the tenderness in his voice. There was something about the way he said “Darling” that made her feel cherished, like she truly mattered in his world. As she helped him finish the oatmeal, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of affection for him. He was always so strong and composed, yet he was willing to let down his guard for her.
As Nathaniel finished the last spoonful, he set the bowl aside and looked up at her with a faint smile. “Thank you for this, Christina. It’s been a while since I’ve had someone look after me like this.”
Her heart skipped a beat. Despite his usually stoic demeanor, there was a quiet vulnerability in his words that caught her off guard. It made her realize just how much he had been carrying on his own, how much responsibility he held as the head of Hadley Corporation. He had been so focused on protecting her, on making sure she was safe, that he often neglected his own well-being.
She reached out and took his hand in hers, squeezing it gently. “You don’t have to carry everything alone, you know. I’m here for you, too.”
Nathaniel’s expression softened as he looked at her, his dark eyes searching hers. For a moment, it felt like time had slowed, the weight of the world outside melting away. “I know. I just… sometimes I forget that I don’t have to be the one who fixes everything.”
Christina gave him a reassuring smile. “You don’t have to fix everything. You just have to be here.”
There was a quiet moment between them, an understanding shared without the need for words. Christina’s gentle touch and caring nature had created a space where Nathaniel could finally relax, if only for a moment.
Suddenly, the stillness was broken by the sound of a phone ringing. Nathaniel picked it up from the desk, glancing at the caller ID before answering. “Yes?” His voice was firm again, the businessman within him quickly resurfacing.
Christina sat back, watching him with admiration. She knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together. Nathaniel was a force to be reckoned with, but with her by his side, he didn’t have to carry the weight of the world alone.
As the conversation on the phone continued, Christina couldn’t help but think about the recent events—the press conference, the exposure of Xandra’s true nature, and the chaos that had erupted. It felt like the storm had finally passed, but she knew better than to expect everything to calm down for long.
There would be more battles ahead, more people trying to tear them down. But Christina wasn’t afraid. She had Nathaniel by her side, and together, they could handle anything.
She turned her attention back to him, watching as he finished his phone call, his focus sharp once more. When he hung up, he turned to her, his gaze softer than before.
“Thank you again, Christina. For everything.” Nathaniel’s voice was sincere, a quiet acknowledgment of all the support she had given him.
Christina leaned forward, her hand reaching for his once more. “You don’t have to thank me. We’re in this together.”
With that, she leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to his lips, a kiss that spoke volumes about everything they had been through and everything they were yet to face. No words were necessary, just the simple connection they shared. And in that moment, everything else faded away.
They had each other. And that was all that mattered.