Always Been Yours

Chapter 5 I Could Keep You

“Pretty lady, it’s just right up ahead!” Gregory exclaimed as he pointed at the lounge up ahead.

Daddy must be in there right now, and once he sees the pretty lady, he’ll fall in love with her for sure! Then she’ll finally become my mommy!

In stark contrast to the little boy’s excitement, Tessa was uneasy. They were presently at the VIP lounge, which was tucked within the core of the yacht.

Standing at the entryway was a row of bodyguards, all of them resembling broad and towering statues as they put up an intimidating front.

At the sight of them, Tessa slowed in her steps and said a little hesitantly, “Hey, little guy, why don’t I just put you down here and you walk the rest of the way back? I’m sure I don’t have to go in with you.”

The boy immediately wrapped his arms tight around her neck as he cried, “No, I want you to go in with me!”

“But…” She didn’t know what she was supposed to do. The Sawyers could very well be in that lounge right now, and it would be inappropriate for her, an outsider, to intrude.

“Do you not like me at all, pretty lady?” Suddenly, the little boy pouted, his large eyes glistening as he stared at her woefully.

her thoughts and replied, “No, of course, I

go in with me? It just means you’re lying to me when you say you like me,” the little boy muttered, his voice close to

of the lounge, but he was so startled by the sight of his own baby son whining for affection in some woman’s arms that he halted in

as if his jaw might hit the floor soon. “Goodness, is Greg actually asking for attention?” Aside from Nicholas and Kieran’s mother, Greg did not show affection for any other woman. He would reel back in disgust whenever anyone so much as brushed skin with him, so hugging him was close to

is the first time I’ve seen him get so up close and personal

and instantly locked gazes

both of them, she recognized Kieran

With good looks and plenty of charm to spare, he soon made a name for himself as a suave,

little boy in Tessa’s arms. This man looked as if he had made a home at the top of the social food chain, like he was an untouchable king. While he looked cold and distant,

He was an elusive figure who had never once appeared in any magazine or on the news, but he was

Sawyer, Master Kieran,” she began, willing herself not to fumble like an idiot. “I-I’m Tessa Reinhart, a violinist in the orchestra hired for today’s celebration. The young master accidentally wandered over to

be vigilant about. In a cool, crisp voice, Nicholas said, “Thank you for

little husky, and when he spoke, it was as if the rest of the

and made

he abruptly tightened his arms around her neck as he cried, “No, I don’t want to be