He quickly composed himself, though a hint of surprise lingered in his voice. "Mr. Reynolds! What a pleasure," Mr. Tate managed to say. "Come in." Andrew entered without uttering a word, his demeanor serious and resolute. As Mr. Tate closed the door behind them, he inquired, "Please have a seat. You came alone? I thought you came with your wi..." Before Mr. Tate could complete his thought, Andrew interjected, cutting him off. Placing the documents on the table, he stated with a firm tone, "The deal is off." Mr. Tate's confusion was evident as he glanced at the documents, then back at Andrew, searching for an explanation.Stammering slightly, Mr. Tate asked, "I... I... What's this, Mr. Reynolds?" He managed to inquire.Andrew repeated his statement, emphasizing each word, "Our deal is off." The atmosphere in the room became tense as the weight of Andrew's decision hung in the air, leaving Mr. Tate unsure of how to respond.Mr. Tate's face turned pale as Andrew's words sank in. He
Amelia stood by the window, basking in the warm sunlight that streamed through the glass. She could feel the improvements in her body. She gently rubbed her stomach, a smile adorned her face, filled with determination and a fierce protectiveness."I'll protect you, baby," she whispered, her voice filled with unwavering love. "You're mine, and no one will ever take you away from me." Her words carried a resolute promise, a vow to shield her unborn child from any harm that may come their way, including Andrew Reynolds.Just then, the room door creaked open and Amelia sighted Liam. Her smile widened as Liam entered the room, bringing a sense of comfort and reassurance. "I didn't know you were still around," she remarked, her voice filled with warmth. "Thank you for being here for me."Liam returned her smile, his eyes reflecting a mix of relief and affection. "Of course, I wouldn't leave your side. You're meant to be resting, though," he gently chided. "But I'm glad to see you're fee
Amelia, feeling a surge of unease, watched as Liam turned to her and reassured her, "Just sit down, make yourself comfortable. I'll be back." She nodded, offering him a small smile, though her mind was filled with curiosity and a touch of anxiety.As Liam followed Natalie away from Amelia, she couldn't help but wonder what they were going to discuss. She leaned back in her seat, trying to ease the nervous energy that had settled within her. Liam closed the door behind him, hoping to maintain some privacy during their conversation. Natalie immediately unleashed her frustration, her voice filled with anger. "What the hell is wrong with you?" she exclaimed, her tone intense. Liam quickly gestured for her to lower her voice, whispering, "Shhh... She could hear you."Natalie reluctantly brought her voice down to a hushed tone, her frustration still evident. "What do you mean she'll be staying here?" she asked, seeking clarification. Liam sighed, trying to explain. "Just for the meantime
The tension between the two men hung in the air, their unspoken words echoing in the silence.Alexander's frustration grew as he continued to question Nanny Grace, believing that Andrew was manipulating her against him. He demanded answers, "Is Andrew making you do something against your will? What is he forcing you to say, Nana?"Nanny Grace, torn between her loyalty to both Alexander and Andrew, found herself unable to respond. Her eyes darted between the two men, searching for a solution or a way to ease the tension that had escalated so quickly.Andrew, growing impatient with Alexander's accusations, interjected firmly, "I'll call my lawyer on you in an instant if you don't leave here."Alexander, taken aback by Andrew's threat, slowly backed away with his hands raised in surrender. He turned his attention back to Nanny Grace, his frustration evident. "So, you're letting Andrew turn you against me? And if you saw me and Catherine, so fucking what!" he exclaimed, his anger seepin
Satisfied with her acknowledgment, Mr. Finn pressed further. "Tell us, Nanny Grace, what do you know about her relationship with Mr. Alexander?" Alexander, unable to contain himself any longer, shot up from his seat, objecting vehemently. "Objection, my lord! He is trespassing!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with righteous fury.The judge, his patience waning, admonished Alexander, his words sharp. "You're interrupting, Mr. Alexander!" His lawyer swiftly intervened, standing up and addressing the judge with a touch of apology. "Sorry, my lord," he offered, hurriedly guiding Alexander back to his seat, urging him to gather his thoughts.Once order was restored, the judge commanded Mr. Finn to proceed. "Please, continue," he urged, his tone carrying a note of expectation.Mr. Finn acknowledged the judge's instruction and continued his questioning, determined to establish the relevance of Nanny Grace's testimony."Thank you, Your Honor," Mr. Finn said, maintaining a composed demeanor.
Amelia stood amidst the lush vineyard, her hands reaching out to pluck the ripe grapes. As she stretched, Liam, who had been tending to the vines nearby, noticed her and hurried over with a warm smile on his face. Concern etched in his eyes, he gently cautioned, "You shouldn't stress yourself, especially now that your baby is growing."Amelia's smile illuminated her face as she replied, "I've been doing nothing for months, Liam." She replied with a hint of weariness. "I sometimes feel so useless."Liam's smile widened, and he reached out, stretching his arm to pluck a cluster of grapes for Amelia. His fingers expertly plucked a juicy grape and offered it to her. "Here you go," he said, his voice filled with tenderness.Amelia placed her hands on her waist, her eyes shining with gratitude as she accepted the grape from Liam. She savored the sweetness, feeling a momentary respite from the weight she carried. Liam's presence brought a sense of comfort, and she was grateful for his unde
Liam interrupted her with a chuckle, his laughter lightening the tension in the air. "Feeling something for me?" he interjected, a hint of amusement coloring his tone. "Nah, don't worry yourself too much about it, especially since she's married."Natalie froze, her eyes widening in shock. "She's married?" she repeated, her voice barely a whisper. Liam's slip of the tongue had revealed a secret Amelia wanted to keep hidden.He instantly realized his mistake, regret washing over him. Amelia had made it clear that she wanted her personal life to remain private, and he had unintentionally revealed her marital status. Stammering, he attempted to backtrack. "No, no, that's not what I meant," he stumbled, his words faltering. "I... I must have misspoke."Natalie's eyes bore into Liam's, her curiosity demanding an explanation. "Why didn't you say she was married?" she pressed, her voice filled with a mix of surprise and suspicion.Liam paused for a moment, contemplating his response. He kn
Andrew's voice filled with pleasant surprise as he spoke on the phone, "Already? I didn't know you'd be back so soon," he exclaimed, a mix of surprise and excitement coloring his words.Lila's voice held a touch of longing as she replied, "Nah... I was missing you already." Andrew's smile widened at her words, feeling the warmth of her affection through the phone.Eager to see Lila, Andrew asked, "Where are you?" Lila's response came swiftly, her voice carrying a hint of anticipation. "My plane just dropped, I'm still at the airport," she informed him.Curiosity piqued, Andrew inquired further, "Who's picking you up?" Lila hesitated, her playful manner giving way to uncertainty. She bit her lip as she played with her hair, then finally confessed, "No one... yet."Determination surged within Andrew, overpowering any reservations he might have had. "I'm coming," he declared, his voice laced with urgency. "Wait for me."Hanging up the phone, Andrew rushed out of his study, his steps q