Nicholas had been trying to reach Anne earlier in the day, but she didn’t answer any of his calls. She was deep in her work and was completely absorbed with it. It wasn’t until the evening that she finally had a chance to call him back. Her voice was filled with apology as she said, “I’m sorry I missed your call. I got caught up with work.”She felt guilty because these days he was taking care of Lwon more and she waas focussing more on her businesses. It was his idea that she gave more time to business than family as he was there to take care of the latter. He wanted to support her in setting up her business. Nicholas responded gently, “It’s okay, Anne. I figured you were busy, so I called your manager, and she told me that you are swamped by work today. I just wanted to let you know that I took Leon to the Hart mansion. I wanted to check if it’s alright with you if he stays the night. If you are not comfortable with it, he will come home..”Anne let out a small sigh, “Nicholas, you
Later that night, as Anne finished closing up the café, the clock was heading towards midnight. The bustling energy of the neighbourshood where café was situated was replaced by a quiet calm one, and Anne decided to take a longer route home. The empty streets gave a rare chance for a connection that she missed with herself. The walk gave her a moment to breathe deeply, clear her mind, and remember who she was beyond a mother and all other roles that she played everyday. As she walked through the silent streets, the cool night air seemed to embrace her and also making the weight of her thoughts feel a little lighter. She wasn’t exactly stressed but the quietness of the night was soothing her mind which was passively stressed. As she was approaching her home, the thought of going to an empty house began to press on her heart. However, she was met with an unexpected surprise. As she reached her front gate, she caught sight of a figure standing there. The moonlight bathed him in a soft
After watching the sunset, they drove back home. The whole time had been magical but the lack of sleep was starting to catch up with Anne. Her eyelids felt heavy and a soft weariness settled into her bones. As they pulled up to her place, Nicholas glanced over at her, noting the tiredness in her eyes.“I’ll walk you to your door,” he said. She smiled at his insistence and asked, “Don’t you want to catch some sleep?”He leaned over and kissed her lips softly, a touch that made her heart flutter. “Love, I’ll go broke soon if I don’t start working,” he murmured. How could he want to leave her here and return/ however, he had been ignoring his work too much these days and could not afford it. She chuckled knowing that he was right. His work was important, and she appreciated his effort to spend time with her. Still, a small part of her wished they could steal a few more moments together. He opened the car door for her and walked her to the front door and his hand was resting lightly on h
As the pleasure subsided and awareness returned and she felt a subtle ache in her breasts. Nicholas paused, watching her closely, then stood up, tossing his shirt aside. The hunger in his eyes sent a fresh wave of anticipation through her. She knew what was coming next, and the thought alone made her heart pound with renewed desire.Without a word, she got to her feet, then slowly knelt before him. Her hands moved to the waistband of his jeans and unbuttoned them with deliberate slowness. As they slid down, he kicked them aside, and she freed him from his boxers. He was hard, hot, and throbbing in her hand and his need was palpable. She wrapped her fingers around him and stroking him with a steady rhythm that made his breath hitch.When she finally took him into her mouth, his reaction was immediate. He sucked in a sharp breath. His hand found its way to her hair, fingers burying in it as he guided her movements. She took him deeper. Each motion brought him closer to the edge, and sh
Nicholas spent the entire morning and noon with Anne, savoring every moment they had together. As the afternoon approached, Nicholas headed to the office even though he did not wish to but the thought of being broke pulled him out of the bed. Anne went to pick up Leon from school.“Mommy, why did you come to pick me today?” Leon asked, curiosity evident in his tone. He loved hi mommy but his dad was more fun. His dad spoiled him more than his mommy, “Where’s Dad?”Anne smiled, teasing him gently. “You don’t like Mommy picking you up from school?”Leon shrugged, a small smile playing on his lips. It wasn’t that he didn’t like it. It was just that his dad was usually more lenient than his mom. He was so spoiled to having his father take him out for fun that he did not like the idea of simply going home. “Did Coco get home yet?” Anne asked softly, her voice full of concern.“Her classes usually end earlier than mine,” Leon replied. “But I don’t know if she’s home yet.”As they walked bac
As Coco joined Leon and her grandparents, Sabrina watched her daughter’s joyful laughter fill the room. Coco looked so happy, surrounded by family, that jealousy twisted in Sabrina's chest. She wished she could be part of that world and share in her daughter’s happiness, but she knew some things were just out of reach. Coco never behaved like this with her. The little girl was just so polite all the time with her family. It was as if they never saw her true nature during her stay with the Taylor family. From the corner of her eye, Sabrina saw Nicholas and Anne standing together, greeting guests easily. They weren’t doing anything particularly romantic, but their closeness was clear in their body language. There was a natural bond between them that made even the simple act of welcoming guests seem enjoyable. She felt uncomfortable seeing them happy together. She won yet was not happy but they were happy despite losing everything. Why was god so unfair? The banquet was buzzing with con
After the cake-cutting ceremony, the family gathered around a table and were enjoying their meal together. Anne leaned in closer to Nicholas, her voice tense. "Why is Coco here?" she asked quietly. "I’m not supposed to be near her."Nicholas looked at her with calmness. "Who told you that?" he replied. "The court order says you can’t have a relationship with her but it doesn’t say anything about being near her. You can have a meal like everyone else."Anne’s worry deepened. "Nicholas, this isn’t right. What will Sabrina think?""Sabrina be damned," Nicholas said firmly. "I don’t care what she thinks. We’re not breaking any laws. You can’t keep avoiding Coco forever."He did not like how his wife was so intimidated by Sabrina, the evil wench! He should not be calling her name for the fact that they were friends in past but for what she did to his family, she would never be forgiven. Anne whispered as her voice turned shaky, "Nicholas, I can’t come in front of Coco. It’s unacceptable to
Coco was beaming with happiness when she saw her mommy sitting next to her dad at the same table. Even though she couldn’t speak to her directly but the feel of just seeing her after so many months filled Coco with joy. The excitement in her eyes was clear as she chattered non-stop about everything new that had happened in her life over the past few months. It was as if she was telling everyone at the table but deep down she knew she was sharing these stories for her mother.She knew that her mother would have cried so much for her in her absence but she was letting her mother knew that she did not live a hard life. She did not want her mother to worry about her and wanted to ease her out. “Aunt Emery, can I come over next week to play with my baby cousin?” Coco asked, her eyes bright with anticipation at the thought of spending more time with her family. It was not that she hated Taylor family. They were good people. Her aunt Beatrice was nice and always found ways to make her feel g