It had been an unrelenting few months. The calm closeness they had treasured had been buried under duties due to Nicholas's business expansion, Cassie's mentoring job, and their children's developing aspirations. Nicholas had noticed Cassie's tired eyes, how she slept off with a book on her lap but never opened the pages, and how she lingered in her art studio without painting.She wasn't alone. He sensed it, too.That's why he secretly organized this escape. They needed time to breathe, love, and just be.Cassie dropped her luggage at the door late that night and came home. Before she noticed Nicholas standing in the entryway, he put his arms around her waist and pulled her to his chest.Murmuring, "You look exhausted," he kissed her forehead.She let out a sigh to him. "I am. Today was a lot."With mischievous gleams in his blue eyes, Nicholas withdrew. "Good thing you're about to get a break."Cassie scowled. "What do you mean?""Pack your bag," was all he said. "We leave in an hou
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