Chapter 402 Mad
A Crazy Night Novel
âMadison. She canât get close to Nathaniel, so sheâs targeting a child. How despicable!â Bailey couldnât stand that contemptible behavior.
With that, she was about to move forward and confront Madison.
Christina grabbed her hand and whispered, âCamila is performing. Be patient.â
She didnât want to involve her child in the adultsâ business.
Looking at Camilaâs innocent face on the stage, Bailey could only grit her teeth and suppress her urge to step forward and slap Madison.
Those few short minutes felt more unbearable and lengthy than a century.
Some parents nearby praised obliviously, âItâs so nice to see a teacher and student perform together.â
âThat little girl is very talented.â
âThey look like mother and daughter.â
Hearing that, Christina felt a little uncomfortable. She grimaced and remained quiet.
Bailey, on the other hand, restlessly turned around and snapped. âThe little girlâs mother is here. If you donât know anything, donât talk nonsense!â
âBailey, thatâs enough.â Christina pulled her over, noticing the displeased expression on those parentsâ faces.
After all the performances ended, there was a group photography session. Bailey dragged Christina onto the stage and deliberately raised her voice when she spoke. âLetâs take a photo of you mother-daughter duo!â
Delighted to see her mother, Camila wrapped her arms around Christina tightly.
âYour performance today was perfect, Camila.â Christina pecked Camila on the check as encouragement.
âThank you, Mommy.â With a grin, Camila held the hem of her dress, crossed her legs, and slightly bent her knees, looking exactly like the princesses in a cartoon.
After the group photo was taken, Madison walked over.
Seeing that, Bailey immediately gave Christina a look. âCamila, your performance was great today. I prepared a gift for you. Letâs go retrieve it.â
She held Camilaâs hand and strode outward as she spoke.
Madison stared at Christina with a triumphant smile. âCamila likes me a lot. Next time, I plan to bring her to participate in competitions.â
âChildren will like any toys that can please them. You are no different from an object to her,â Christina uttered straightforwardly and coldly.
âIâm not the same as a toy. As long as I spend more time with her, Iâll make my way into her heart.â Madison said firmly.
Her earnest expression was met with Christinaâs scoff âHave you accomplished that after staying by Nathanielâs side for so long?â
Madisonâs face darkened at once. That matter had become a permanent thorn in her flesh.
âI thought Nathaniel had already clearly expressed his stance with his attitude last time. It seems like you still donât understand.
Iâll have him call you to clarify this confusion later With that, Christina turned around and left the dance studio.
Meanwhile, Bailey exited the kindergarten with Camila.
âCamila, do you know who the person dancing with you just now was?â Bailey asked with all seriousness.
Camila looked up naively. âMs. Taggart is a ballet teacher! Why are you asking such a simple question?â
She felt that her godmother wasnât that bright that day.
Bailey stomped her foot in exasperation. That despicable Madison is so adept at deceiving children! âSheâs not a ballet teacher.
Sheâs a bad woman who wants to snatch your daddy away from you and your mommy!â
Camila suddenly widened her sparkling eyes as if she had done something wrong. âNo way! No one can take my daddy away!â
Bailey nodded and gave the little girl a thumbs-up. âThatâs the right attitude. So, you should steer clear of Madison, that bad woman, got it?â
At that moment, she noticed Christina coming out.
Bailey placed a finger on her lips, gesturing at Camila to keep it a secret. âDonât tell your mommy about this. Letâs keep this a secret.â
Camila blinked and mimicked the silence gesture.
âWhat are you two talking about?â Christina approached them.
Camila rearranged her facial expression and spread her hands. âAunt Bailey, didnât you say you have a present for me? Where is it?â
âI forgot to bring it. Letâs go buy one together.â Bailey quickly took Camilaâs hand and got into the car.
Christina trailed behind them and got into the car too. Then, they headed to the mall.
Bailey bought many floral dresses for Camila, purchasing all the garments she found pleasing to her eyes.
âBailey, these dresses are nearly a thousand each. Arenât they too expensive?â Christina looked at the price tags and felt it was too costly.
It wasnât that she couldnât afford it, but she felt there was no need to waste money like that. After all, kids grew up very fast, and the clothes wouldnât fit them soon.
Bailey took the dress from her. âHow is it a waste if the outfits look good on her? Iâm buying them for Camila.â
Camila tugged at the hem of her godmotherâs clothes and blinked. âAunt Bailey, youâve already bought a lot of dresses for me.
Daddy also purchased plenty of dresses for me, and theyâre all custom-made.â
The corner of Baileyâs mouth twitched. âI got it. Youâre hinting that the dresses I bought are not custom- made and not as expensive as the ones your daddy bought âAunt Bailey, you shouldnât compare yourself to Daddy. The dresses Daddy bought for me are indeed. pricier, and you should accept that,â Camila remarked carnestly.
She paused briefly before continuing. âNo matter if the dresses are expensive or cheap, comfort takes precedence, and above all is your love for me.â
Bailey chuckled in amusement and reached out to pinch Camilaâs check. âYouâre such a sweet and likable child!â
She lifted Camila and kissed her several times. âHow great would it be if you were my daughter? I really donât want to part with you.â
Christina smiled. âIf you two keep showing off your affection like this, we donât even have to eat dessert. later because Iâll be getting diabetes from watching your interaction.â
At the mention of dessert, Camila turned serious. âAunt Bailey, we can skip buying clothes, but having dessert is a must!â
âNo problem. Letâs go.â
That night, Camila returned home with all kinds of delicious sweets.
Lucas jogged up to Christina and hugged her thigh. âMommy, why didnât you take me shopping? Iâve become a left-behind child now. Hmph!â
The bodyguard had picked him up and brought him home after school. Nathaniel wasnât home, while Christina and Camila had gone shopping. As a result, no one kept him company at home.
âDidnât I ask Daddy to pick you up?â Christina comforted Lucas while patting his head.
âMister bodyguard mentioned Daddy had to attend a meeting,â Lucas grumbled with his arms crossed. The consequences will be dire if I get mad!
Camila took out a piece of candy and handed it to her brother. âDonât be angry, Lucas. Let me treat you to sweets.
âYouâre the best, Camila. Letâs go upstairs and play with Legos.â Lucas received the piece of candy, unwrapped it, and put it into his mouth. Then, he grinned widely.
The two kids held hands and cheerily went upstairs.
Christina curled her lips into a smile, watching their petite retreating figures.
âWhat are you so happy about?â Nathaniel entered from behind, naturally wrapping his hand around her slim waist.
Catching whiffs of Nathanielâs faint fragrance, Christina took a few steps forward to avoid his touch. âWhere were you? Why did you come back so late? You didnât even pick up our son at school.â