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Chapter 110 - Closing in
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Claiming Daddy Chapter 111 - brushes with fame
Lawrence's POVI practically floated through Andre's studio doors, buoyed by an intense wave of inspiration. The abstract piece I had poured my heart into this morning seemed to pulse with life forces of its own, colors and textures still dancing across my inner eye. I couldn't wait to show my enigmatic mentor how his lessons were already bearing fruit.Andre turned from arranging bouquets along the sun-drenched windows, eyebrows lifting as he spotted my concealed canvas. "Well, someone could not stay away it seems! What have you brought to show me, little star?"With suddenly shy hands I unveiled the intensely personal painting depicting Lawrence and I tangled passionately against an impasto background of shadow and light. Viewing it here outside our private haven made me feel unexpectedly exposed, nerves jangling. Would he discern too much of my soul woven bare across the layers of paint?"Mon dieu," Andre murmured, angling the canvas to catch the warm light. He traced the textures
Claiming Daddy chapter 112 - Reflections Along Memory Lane
LawrenceI couldn't keep the smile from my face as I left home that morning, Stella's radiant expression of joy lingering vividly in memory. Her artistic talents were finally gaining deserved recognition after long frustrating years doubting her abilities. I would move heaven and earth itself to shelter the fragile creative awakening taking wing within her now. No more hiding away unfinished offerings as though they held no worth beyond fleeting emotional release. The world would now share in her vision's unique power, made richer by one bold spirit daring to stand vulnerable beneath revealing light.I headed downtown toward the sleek high rise housing my trendsetting modelling agency, a familiar well-oiled machine after years building it into a premier launching pad for new talent. My thoughts drifted back across the years to another open casting cattle call just like hundreds seeking fresh young hopefuls hungry for discovery—where a willowy blonde with haunted emerald eyes had aw
Claiming Daddy chapter 113 - contest coming
Stella.I stared at the colourful banner in Lawrence's hands announcing an upcoming juried art competition, the grand prize winner receiving a solo exhibition sponsored by some fancy gallery uptown. Apprehension and excitement warred within me. "A contest? Lawrence, I've only just started painting," I protested. "I'm playing around, not seriously competing with real artists." But he crouched down, green eyes intent. "You underestimate yourself, little moon. I've watched you lose hours in creative flow, seen your pieces move others." He squeezed my shoulder. "You have raw talent worth cultivating."I bit my lip, staring at the application specifics. "Putting my work out there to be judged though...it's intimidating." In truth, the thought of that vulnerability terrified me. I was a novice fumbling through self-expression, not some worldly maestro conversant in theory and technique. Lawrence tipped my chin up gently. "Courage comes in accepting righteous risk. I have faith in your
Claiming Daddy chapter 114 - inspiration
Stella I grinned down at the contest application in my hands, determination welling inside. The apprehension I’d felt yesterday seemed distant now. If even amateur artists in my class were willing to risk rejection submitting their work, who was I to coward in the shadows?"I don't think this would be enough. Indeed something new, something catchy." I nagged.Lawrence’s steadfast confidence in me was not misplaced - I would live up to that radiant potential he somehow glimpsed. “Let’s just give it our best shot,” I declared to my painting mates the next evening. “The judges can make of it what they will. But how often do doors like this gallery showcase open?” My friends smiled indulgently, familiar with my tendency for melodrama. But I sensed they too nursed secret longings to have their visions validated on a real public platform. Together we would leap and trust the net to appear.On the drive home, I squeezed Lawrence’s arm excitedly. “You know, you were right about pushing
Claiming Daddy chapter 115 - adorable adoption
Stella I grinned down at the contest application in my hands, determination welling inside. The apprehension I’d felt yesterday seemed distant now. If even amateur artists in my class were willing to risk rejection submitting their work, who was I to coward in the shadows? Lawrence’s steadfast confidence in me was not misplaced - I would live up to that radiant potential he somehow glimpsed. “Let’s just give it our best shot,” I declared to my painting mates the next evening. “The judges can make of it what they will. But how often do doors like this gallery showcase open?” My friends smiled indulgently, familiar with my tendency for melodrama. But I sensed they too nursed secret longings to have their visions validated on a real public platform. Together we would leap and trust the net to appear.On the drive home, I squeezed Lawrence’s arm excitedly. “You know, you were right about pushing past fear for growth. What do I gain from wasting energy on anxiety about how some stran
Claiming Daddy chapter 116 -an adorable addition
StellaI was still buoyant with excitement when Lawrence arrived to collect me after class. I bubbled over recounting my impromptu alley rescue, brandishing the dozing tabby cradled in my lap."Isn't she just precious? I've named her Fluffy!" I crooned, unable to resist nuzzling the fuzzy ears poking above my coat collar.Lawrence glanced aside, one brow lifted wryly though his tone held indulgent warmth. "Another orphan finds a home it seems. Your heart has ample room I suppose."I grinned unabashedly. "There's plenty of space for both of you under my roof. Now hurry, our little one needs a thorough checkup!"The veterinary clinic exuded a sterile yet comforting scent as Lawrence and I stepped inside, the soft hum of electronic beeps mingling with the occasional distant meow or bark. We approached the reception desk where a friendly receptionist greeted us."Hello! How can we help you today?" she asked with a warm smile.I cradled Fluffy's carrier protectively. "We found this little
Claiming Daddy chapter 117 - vows renewed.
LawrenceWaking with Stella nestled trustingly against my chest each dawn felt akin to emerging from dark dreams back into sunshine's golden grace. After coming so near to losing everything, I vowed never to take small pleasures of sharing pillow talk and sleepy caresses for granted again. Past trauma had granted perspective to properly appreciate just how precariously precious happiness balanced--so easily tipped into fathomless grief by capricious fate.Through lingering breakfasts on the balcony overlooking the awakening city spread below, I memorised each nuance of Stella's beloved face, engraving details no photograph could capture - the way early light brought out honeyed highlights in her mussed waves, how she bit her full lower lip to suppress giggles when reading some sly message from her sister. Even the most mundane habits seemed suddenly profound.My assistant accosted me the moment I stepped off the lift into the chrome and glass executive suite, her usual efficiency sha
Claiming Daddy chapter 118 - emotional canvas
StellaI awoke before dawn, Lawrence's warmth still wrapped securely around me. But my mind already buzzed with creative ideas after our passionate night together. Careful not to disturb him, I slipped from bed to capture the sudden inspiration striking me about the plight of abandoned animals, recalling dear Fluffy's own origins.Settling cross-legged before my easel as rosy light crept across the skyline, I traced out the basic image taking shape in my mind's eye - a small defenceless kitten left utterly alone and afraid in a dingy back alley, emerald eyes enormous with sorrowful longing for the comfort and affection denied it by fate's cold indifference.My brushstrokes built up texture and depth gradually, backgrounds fading into gloomy abstraction while the central feline form remained detailed, fur matted and ribs visible from deprivation.Yet still its expression conveyed hopeful innocence, trusting some kindly soul might still chance by to save it from cruel isolation. The j
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