Chapter 340

[Cordelia]

I could still feel the echo of his touch when I landed in Vancouver 6 hours later.

"Maman!" I hugged my mother tightly as she helped me with Jasper as we made our way through the airport. It feels like it's been forever since I've seen her, even though the wedding was only 4 months ago.

"He's grown so much," she coos over her grandson as she lifts him up to her hip. "And you're starting to talk I hear," she has forgotten all about me as she indulges in his sweetness. I cannot say I blame her. With his large red curls and big grey eyes, his cheeks now rosy and full of health, he's a little charmer.

"Thank you for meeting us," I gratefully follow her out of the airport to a line of black cars blocking pick-up.

"What's all this?" I raise an eyebrow. "A celebrity in town?"

She snorts as she bounces my son a bit higher on her hip. "This is your escort."

"Mine?" I raise both eyebrows in amazement. "Whatever for?"

"Ask your overprotective husband," she shakes her head as she he