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“Nevaeh! What are you doing here?” Rayan asked, his voice matching the surprise on his face. The little girl hugged his legs while giggling excitedly. Rayan slightly bent down before picking her up in his strong arms with a swift motion. “Surprise, Daddy.” The little girl responded in her cute baby voice while showing her the back of her palm, where the small fake sunflower tattoo was drawn. “She wanted to show you the tattoo Ms. Allen drew on her and had been waiting since noon. But since your meeting was postponed and you couldn't come home, she became really upset and refused to eat her lunch till you came. That's why Ms. Allen instructed me to bring her here to meet you.” The nanny explained quickly when Rayan glanced at her questioningly. Rayan sighed before nodding his head at her. “It’s beautiful, just like you.” Rayan smiled at his daughter before kissing her hand, where the fake tattoo was designed. Nevaeh let out a giggle as she hugged her father’s neck. Her eyes slowly se
Anthea thanked Samuel, who drove her home before getting out of the car. She directly walked into the elevator and pressed the button on the penthouse before taking a step back. The silence in the void of the elevator matched exactly what she was feeling inside. Empty. As the elevator reached the top floor, Anthea slowly got off the elevator while clutching her handbag to her chest in a tight grip. As soon as she reached the entrance of the penthouse, she rang the bell with a shaky hand. In just a few minutes, the door pulled open before Emilia came into her view. “Thea! Is everything alright?” Emilia asked worriedly as soon as she opened the door. Just a glance at Anthea’s face showed she already knew something terrible had happened. The bag in Anthea’s hand fell with a thud on the floor as she looked at Emilia before throwing herself in her arms, catching her completely off guard. Emilia stumbled on her steps slightly while still managing to wrap her arms around Anthea somehow. “Th
“Did you get everything?” Rayan’s deep voice rasped in the room as he leaned back on his leather chair. He was, as usual, dressed in a blue business suit with a white shirt tucked underneath. His soft, luscious hair was pulled back on the top of his head, with a few strands falling out carelessly. His powerful aura and intimidating presence could make anyone weak on their knees, but not his secretary, Asher Parker, who had been with him for almost seven years.“I'm trying to dig as much as possible; however, there's something I can’t break through. All the information regarding her past and the last five years is either modified or completely erased. There's a powerful figure who is protecting her, and I believe it's Roman Morin, her brother.” Asher cleared his throat slightly before beginning to answer Rayan’s question. He tried his best not to be affected by the grim look on Rayan’s face as he clenched his fingers, controlling his anger after hearing his response.“Of course, he wil
Anthea forced herself to stay calm and act neutral, even though her insides were in turmoil. She slowly shifted her eyes from the scene before focusing her gaze on Asher, who was looking at her with guilt too. What's with them and their guilty expression? Did they think she still cared? Or did they really think of her as a porcelain doll who was easiest to break?“It's fine as long as it doesn't affect my work, Mr. Parker.” Anthea forced a smile, trying hard to act normal. She couldn't let those people get her or break through her. She wasn't so easy to break.“Thank you, Ms. Morin. Now please follow me.” Asher sighed out of relief as he smiled at Anthea, who nodded at him. The three of them walked and reached where Rayan, Aurelia, and Nevaeh were.“Look, daddy. It's the pretty lady who called me princess.” As soon as Nevaeh saw Anthea appear, her face bloomed into a beautiful grin as she rushed towards her father, leaving her mother standing there. Rayan smiled down at her before nod
Silas?” Anthea’s voice came out somewhat squeaky as she ran towards him. She quickly reached him before pulling him into a hug.“I didn't know you were coming.” She said, sounding unbelievably Silas let out a chuckle as they broke the hug.“Of course. How could I let you go alone with him?” He responded with a scoff, making Anthea grin. A sudden wave of relief washed over her, seeing Silas there. The thought of having him back was making her feel overwhelmed. Even though she was strong, having someone by her side was something different.“I didn't know you were also joining us, Mr. Harrington.” Rayan, who watched the exchange between them, commented with a cold voice when his eyes met Silas's. Silas looked at him with a neutral expression before his eyes slowly scanned Aurelia and Nevaeh.“I also had no idea you were taking your daughter and fiancee on our business trip, Mr. Allen.” Silas fired back with a mocking smile. The smugness on his face made Rayan’s face harden. The two men s
“Who’s Lily, Daddy?” Nevaeh asked, looking between her father and Anthea innocently as soon as she heard the unfamiliar name. Anthea was the first one to snap out as her face slowly became apathetic while her lips pressed in a thin line. Rayan noticed the change in her emotion, making him take a step back. “What happened, Daddy?” Nevaeh was again questioned innocently as she stared at her father with those innocent blue eyes. Rayan looked down at her before shaking his head slightly. “She’s Lily.” Rayan’s direct and honest tone almost made Anthea choke on her saliva as she snapped her head towards him with a sharp glare. She didn't expect him to answer Nevaeh honestly; however, he surprised her. Anthea took a long breath, trying to refrain from saying anything in front of the child. “Really? I like the name so much.” Nevaeh answered while giggling adorably. Anthea looked at the innocent, smiling face, her heart aching badly. “That’s not my name. My name is Anthea.” She denied Rayan
Lily walked quietly on her tiptoe while carefully making sure not to make a single sound. She tried her best to hold the wide grin on her face to spread any further as she quietly made her way towards the terrace. The chilly night breeze welcomed her warm skin as soon as she stepped in the empty place. However, the smile on her face turned into a grin the moment she realised the whole terrace was pitch black, without a single bit of lights except for the distant ones that were coming from the neighbourhood. “Rayan?” She called out in a soft yet slightly startled voice while carefully making her way inside. Her eyes carefully scanned the empty space for any possible sign of him however there was none besides it was too dark for her to spot his tall figure. She waited for a single moment, to hear any response. However, a few seconds passed yet she didn't hear any response making a soft sigh escape her lips. “Why did Noah lie to me?” She wondered with a small frown covering her beautif
“Oh, my God! Is that a pink lily of the valley?"Lily exclaimed in awe as she stared at the small plant covered with small pink flowers on Rayan’s hand. As she slowly shifted her eyes between the plant and Rayan, she noticed him smile while gently nodding his head. “Yes. I know you wanted this.” Rayan answered while chuckling softly at her awkward face. He then pushed the flower plant in her direction while gesturing to her to hold the plant. Lily’s smile widened as she finally took the plant from his hand. “Is that a pink lily of the valley I see?” Abigail’s voice held a hint of surprise as she walked over to Lily. “Yes.” Lily answered excitedly while bringing the small plant near her nose before taking a long whiff of the flower. The sweet fragrance of the flower hit her nose, making her instantly obsessed with it. “It smells like heaven.” Lily murmured under her breath while taking another sniff of the flower’s sweet smell. “Just like you.” She heard Rayan say as he stared at h