Slowly, more than a month had passed since Anne’s surgery and she had fully recovered. Rhys and Callum were growing fast each passing day. It was a typical weekend morning and Sabrina was scheduled to drop off Coco later in the day. Leon was still sleeping soundly in his room as he had no school today. As Anne stepped outside into the soft morning light, she spotted her father, Jacob in the nursery. He was there early and gently cooing at the little babies in their cribs. Recently, Jacob had begun visiting the Hart mansion more often. He was managing the café alongside Anne and whenever he missed his grandchildren, he would come by to see them. Rhys and Callum had formed a special place in his heart and he loved every moment spent with them. After a week without seeing them, his heart ached for their little smiles and coos.“Good morning, Dad,” Anne greeted him with a warm smile.“Good morning, daughter,” Jacob replied, looking up at her with affection. “I don’t see them for just a fe
After a little while, a voice rang out in the living room, announcing the arrival of a small whirlwind. “Mommy!” “Mommy! My sweet mommy! Your daughter is back!” Coco exclaimed, dashing into the room. She hugged Nicholas first as she saw him. “Hey, Dad!” Then she blew kisses at the babies in the bassinet. “Hey, Rhys! Hey, Callum! I missed you so much! I love you both a lot!” Next, she greeted her grandfather with a big smile. “Hello, Baba!” Coco seemed to be in a hurry. She ran back to Nicholas and asked, “Dad, where is my mommy?” Before he could respond, she sprinted upstairs to find Anne. When she burst into Leon’s room, she squealed in delight and wrapped her arms around her mother, showering her with kisses. Coco even did a little dance. “Mommy, Coco missed you a lot!”Anne laughed, her heart warming at the joyful reunion with her best daughter. “Me too!” They both squealed with happiness and their laughter filling the room. Leon who was still trying to wake up fully watched
Anne turned to Nicholas and said, “I’ll drop Coco off at Sabrina’s. Can you take Leon to the café? He wants to work with Dad today in the garden.”Nicholas was in a hurry, so he didn’t ask her many questions. After securing the babies in their car seats, Anne drove Coco to Sabrina’s, feeling a sense of purpose about visiting the Taylor house today. Once they arrived, she placed the kids in the stroller and made her way inside with Coco.Sabrina was pleasantly surprised to see Anne, who hadn’t come to drop Coco off in a long time. “Anne! It’s great to see you!” she exclaimed, greeting her warmly before cooing at the little babies, who were wide-eyed at the unfamiliar surroundings.“Is Bella here?” Anne asked, glancing around.Sabrina’s expression shifted slightly. “Bella’s down with a cold. Are you sure you want to see her?” she asked, concerned about the babies catching anything.“We’re recently vaccinated,” Anne replied reassuringly. “I’ll go and see her.”It had been a while since An
A few years later…Today, the Hart Mansion was bustling with excitement. The mansion was beautifully decorated, celebrating Leon, also known as Nathaniel Hart’s special day, who had just turned thirteen. Leon was all smiles when he woke up to find his parents in his room with a large gift.“My baby entered his teens,” Anne said emotionally, moving to hug him and kissing his forehead.“I love you, Ma,” Leon replied, hugging her tightly.“Happy birthday, baby boy,” Nicholas joined in, giving his son a warm hug.Leon groaned, “Please, Dad, I'm not a baby boy anymore.”“When your mom calls you baby, you accept it,” Nicholas teased, feeling a bit left out.“She is my mom. She can call me anything,” Leon declared.“Fine,” Nicholas rolled his eyes.Leon then turned to Anne with hope in his eyes, “Ma, did you make me a special breakfast?”Anne laughed, “Of course, I did!”Leon beamed and kissed her cheek, “You are the best!”Nicholas chimed in, “I helped too, you know.”“Thanks, Dad!” Leon sai
They heard the loud pop of a balloon from the living room and immediately, they all rushed toward the sound, only to find Coco standing there, holding a million of colorful balloons. She wore black sunglasses, her dark hair styled in two thin braids with the rest left loose and she was dressed in a short skirt and an oversized hoodie. The moment Leon arrived in front of her, she let go of the balloons and yelled, "Happy birthday, Leon!"She ran over and hugged him tightly. At thirteen, she stood as tall as Leon who was already 170 cm. "Little brother, happy birthday! I have so many presents for you!"Leon smiled. "Thanks, Coco."Abella, Callum, and Rhys ran to play with the balloons floating around the living room. Coco on seeing Anne, ran over and hugged her mother while giggling. She was now a few inches taller than Anne and whenever she hugged her, she liked to lift her off the ground which always startle her mother."Mommy darling! I love you so much," Coco said, kissing Anne on
“Hello, my little jungle!” Bella’s voice rang out in the living room.At the sound of their grandmother, all the children ran to her. Their faces lit up with excitement as they saw her. Bella was their favourite person in the entire universe. They loved her deeply and she loved them more than anything. “Leon, my grandson! My favorite little devil!” Bella exclaimed as she hugged Leon. “Your gift is waiting for you outside!”Knowing Bella, it had to be something extraordinary. Leon’s eyes widened with anticipation as he ran out the door, only to be greeted by the sight of a red Ferrari parked right outside. His jaw dropped and crazy excitement ran through him. "Oh my god! Oh my god!"He rushed to the car and opened the door to look at the interiors. He could hardly contain his excitement as he bounced on his feet. His joy was over the world. He yelled out, “This is the best birthday gift ever!”Anne stood back, watching with a soft smile. She approached Bella and said in a gentle tone
The birthday party had started and it was quite grand.Jacob had come to celebrate his grandson's special day. When Anne noticed him standing alone, she approached him and asked, “Dad, you didn’t bring Sia?”“You know her. She would never come to events with me,” Jacob replied, shaking his head. “She said she has an exam tomorrow and is busy preparing for it.”Sia was indeed a brilliant student but she struggled with low self-esteem, especially when it came to the Hart family. Interacting with them often left her feeling insecure and inferior.As the time for cake-cutting approached, Leon scanned the room as if he was looking for someone but it seemed he didn’t find who he was searching for. Coco asked, “Baba, where is Alesia?”“Don’t you all have the math Olympiad coming up?” Jacob said. “She mentioned she was preparing for it.”Coco pouted in disappointment. “My bestie is such a bookworm!”“Leon, let’s cut the cake!” Anne brightened the mood.Leon paused for a moment, taking in the
“Baba, when will these plants flower?” Callum asked his grandfather, who was busy in his garden, planting seedlings in the soil. Callum had learned the art of gardening from his grandfather and he loved coming to visit every Sunday to watch the garden that he helped his grandfather bloom. He would either harvest vegetables and fruits with his grandfather for taking them home for his mommy to cook delicious meals for his siblings or ask Leon to cook some of them right there at their grandfather’s house. They always share such precious moments together.“In about thirty days, they will start giving us vegetables,” Jacob said, calmly guiding Callum’s small hands to plant the fragile seedlings in the soil. Callum was just over five years old and he stood in the soil with his hands dirty, but his face beamed with joy.“Mr. Swift, it's getting hot. Please go inside,” Sia said worriedly, approaching them with a glass of water that she had mixed with electrolytes. “Please have this.”Jacob loo
His voice dropped lower as he confessed, “Oh, Sia baby, I have dreamed of this every single day.” Leaning in, his lips found her neck, planting a trail of kisses that sent shivers cascading down her spine. Each kiss was deliberate, slow, and tantalizing as his lips explored the soft curves and bumps of her skin. He sucked and nipped gently, leaving her breathless and causing her to arch her back in excitement. His tongue darted out, tasting the warmth of her skin. The sensation was electric, making her clutch the bedsheet to steady herself. She was completely at his mercy, her body responding in ways she didn’t fully understand. Every touch was igniting a fire within her. He moved lower while his lips brushing the space between her breasts. Her hands instinctively found their way to his thick hair, tangling themselves in the silky strands as his touch consumed her entirely. He moved further down kissing his way down to her navel but stopped just right above her pussy area. H
When they reached their room after dinner, his gaze fell on her. She was sitting on the stool in front of the mirror while trying to remove her earrings, but she was struggling. He walked closer to her and whispered, “May I?” She silently gave him permission. He gently swept her hair to one side and carefully removed her earrings. As he worked, his hands lingered on her shoulders and their eyes met in the mirror. A soft blush painted her cheeks. Her eyes, though tired, but sparkled with life. He softly made her stand while turning her to face him. Dipping his head, he kissed her lips tenderly. After a moment, he murmured, “In five years, I see myself kissing your soft lips every day.” He whispered against her lips, “You are so beautiful, Sia baby.” Then, he claimed her lips in another kiss which deeper and more consuming. As he kissed her, her entire body trembled with need for him. She wasn’t embarrassed by the way her body craved his touch, how every fiber of her being begged
The lovebirds were truly basking in each other’s company. Leon had planned a perfect evening, starting with a romantic sunset walk along the beach as their feet were sinking into the soft sand as the waves kissed the shore. Later, they moved to a cozy candlelit dinner he had arranged just for her. The gentle glow of the candles was reflecting in her eyes as he sat in front of her. “Leon,” Sia’s soft voice broke the serenity as she called his name. “Yes?” he responded, his gaze meeting hers with warmth. “Let’s play a game,” she suggested, her lips curving into a playful smile. “Okay, which game are we playing?” Leon asked, tilting his head with interest. “Let’s play twenty questions,” Sia proposed. Leon chuckled. “Quite cliché, but fine,” he agreed. Since the moment felt too magical to let slip into silence, the game seemed like a fun way to keep the mood alive. She pouted in mock offense but pressed on, “Are you a sunrise or sunset person?” “Definitely a sunrise person
“Sia?”“Hmm,” he murmured in reply, feeling his finger trailing along her shoulder. The rays of the sun bathed her body as they lay near the sea. They were on one of the private beaches in the Philippines, one of the most breathtaking places she had ever seen. For the past three days, they had been travelling. The first two days were filled with adventure, but today was a much-needed lazy day for both of them.“I think you need sunscreen,” Leon said, his voice low and teasing. “Hmm,” she replied, her eyes still closed. She felt him scooping sunscreen into his hands, the cool sensation was contrasting with the heat of his palms as he began smoothing it over her body. His touch lingered as he worked the lotion into her neck while gliding down her back, tracing every curve and dip with deliberate care. Then his hands moved lower, over her hips and along her legs. Just as she thought he was done, his hands reversed course and they have begun gliding upward with an unhurried sensuality. S
After a few days of silence, Charlotte was nowhere to be seen. Leon had been patient, giving her the space he thought she needed to handle whatever was going on in her life. But as weeks turned into a month with no sign of her, he had had enough. He grabbed his phone and called her. She picked up just as it was about to go to voicemail. Her tired face appeared on the screen. “What’s up, little brother?” she asked, her tone lacking its usual energy. “Charlotte Hart, where the hell are you?” Leon snapped. “Somewhere on Earth. Why? What happened?” she replied nonchalantly, though her eyes betrayed exhaustion. Leon’s frown deepened. “Do you know how frustrating you are? You told everyone you were painting, but this doesn’t look like your apartment, and you look like crap.” He paused, taking a closer look. Her hair was longer, browner, and wavy which was completely different from her usual style. His brows furrowed as something else caught his attention. “Wait a minute… are you
Sia smiled widely at Abella and gave her an encouraging pat on the back. “I like it, girl,” she said with genuine warmth. Abella lowered her head, her voice tinged with embarrassment. “I’m sorry. I just… I made the plan, but they ditched me because Cade was interested in me. And, well, Leslie has a crush on him too. You know… the usual college drama.” Sia tilted her head sympathetically but kept her tone light. “I’m glad you ended up spending the evening with me instead. Those people made you cry, and they don’t deserve your energy. You should let them know you don’t care about what they think. You have got people who care about you, and tonight, we are going to have a lot of fun! You are in college, and there is no curfew.” Abella muttered with a small pout, “I still can’t drink until I’m 21.” Sia laughed. “I will show you how to have fun without needing a drop of alcohol. Trust me, tonight is going to be unforgettable.” And it was. The two spent the evening laughing, tal
Sia had just wrapped up her work at the office when her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she raised a brow in surprise. Softening her tone, she answered, “Hello?” “Hi, Sia,” came Abella’s slightly nervous voice. “Are you busy?” Sia glanced at the clock, noting the upcoming meetings on her schedule. But she brushed them aside and replied warmly, “Not at all. Just finished my work.” “Cool!” Abella sounded a little more at ease. After a brief pause, she asked hesitantly, “Would you like to go shopping with me?” Sia blinked, momentarily caught off guard. Abella was usually reserved and rarely expressed her wishes so openly. The invitation felt like a rare and meaningful step. “Of course,” Sia said, her voice full of encouragement. “When do you want to go?” “Now?” Abella suggested tentatively. “Perfect,” Sia agreed. “Where are you? I will come pick you up.” “I’m at my dorm. Can you come here?” “Absolutely,” Sia assured her. With that, they ended the call. Sia turned to
After spending the entire night with Sia, Leon decided it was time to visit his parents, whom he hadn’t seen in two weeks. When he arrived, the house was lively as usual. Along with Nicholas and Anne, Rhys, Callum, Abella, and his grandparents, Ellora and Nikolai, were all gathered around the table. It was a joyous occasion for the family to be under the same roof. “Dad, can you take over for a month?” Leon asked, leaning against the doorframe. Well, if he had to be gone for over a month, he needed capable hands to look after his work. Who did he trust more than Nicholas Hart himself? Nicholas raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. “Do I look stupid to you?” Why on earth would he want to return to that cold office building? He recalled the time when the kids were young and he would find all the opportunity to not go to work. He had waited a lot for his retirement. There was no way, he was going back to work! “It’s just a month,” Leon persisted, his tone almost pleading. Nich
“Leon?” Sia’s voice trembled with surprise and excitement as she spotted him standing at the door of her study. Without hesitation, she ran to him while wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. “You heartless man! You went on a business trip for a whole week! Did you even miss me?” “I’m sorry, Sia baby. I’m a bad man,” he murmured, pulling her closer and kissing her cheek. “I’m sorry. Next time, I’ will take you with me.” She pouted, muttering, “What would I even do there?” He smiled, his voice soft and affectionate. “Stay with me all day. Who cares what place or task it is, as long as we are together.” Her lips curled into a contented smile and she nodded, looking every bit like a satisfied child who had just been given her favorite treat. “I love you, Leon,” she whispered. The words were rare and reserved for moments that carried her true and raw emotions. He pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. “I love you more, Sia baby.” Without another word, Leon scooped her i