Always Been Yours

"Of course. Just go home and leave the rest to me." Kieran waved Nicholas goodbye.

Tessa leaned against Nicholas during their ride back home. At this moment, she felt exceptionally at peace and drowsy as she sniffed the minty fragrance on his body.

Meanwhile, Gregory, who was in her arms, had long fallen asleep.

Tessa abruptly blinked awake when she sensed that the car had come to a stop.

She instinctively swiveled her head and groggily looked out of the window. Then, she muttered softly, "Oh, we're home."

With that, she intended to pick Gregory up and get out of the car. However, Nicholas beat her to it.

"I'll take him back to his room and put him to bed. Go ahead and wash up first if you're feeling tired. You should rest. Don't wait up."

Immediately afterward, Nicholas left the car with Gregory in his arms.

Warmth filled Tessa's heart as she stared at the man's back silhouette.

She followed closely behind. Yet, she quietly tiptoed to the baby's room and checked on Gordon instead of washing up in the master bedroom.

The little guy parted his lips as he slept soundly in the room.

Tessa's heart was overwhelmed with pure, unadulterated love as she stared fondly at the little guy in his crib.

carefully tucked him in before closing the room with an inaudible

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family had retired to bed rather late last night, they woke up slightly later than usual

the company after breakfast.

when he heard Edward knocking on the door and entering. "President Sawyer, Zachary, Calvin, and Felix are here. They say they

narrowed his eyes when he heard

dispassionately after he gave it a thought, agreeing to meet them.

that, Edward acquiesced with a nod and left.

but this time with the trio in tow.

the three older men to

they took their seats, he drawled knowingly, "I wonder what brings the three of

"Nicholas, we won't beat around the bush with you. We are here today to make a deal

night. These days, they could clearly sense the division resulting from the absence of the two elders in the family. It has been decided. We need to be flexible in finding a way out, and the most

through their intentions with just a glance. In fact, this deal was precisely what Nicholas wanted.

lips into a cold smirk and asked in a glacial voice, "Any

Zachary nodded resolutely.

case, I want the management right for

Calvin, and Felix's facial expressions took a turn for the worst almost

through his teeth, "You are simply taking

Edward acquiesced with a nod and

also felt the same way. They felt that Nicholas was not only taking

what they thought as he looked at the rather displeased-looking trio. "You guys were the ones who permitted me to state my demand

but you can't make such a deal!" Zachary attempted to bargain,