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.

before closing the room with an

…

the entire family had retired to bed rather late last night, they

the company after breakfast.

entering. "President Sawyer, Zachary, Calvin, and Felix are here. They say they want to talk to you."

when he heard those names.

after he gave it a thought, agreeing to

Edward acquiesced with a nod and

strode into the office again, but this time with the trio in tow.

beckon the three older

wonder what brings the three

the calm and composed Zachary to do the talking. "Nicholas, we won't beat around the bush with you. We are here today to make a deal with you.

made after careful consideration last 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

just a glance. In fact, this deal

curled his lips into a cold smirk and asked in a glacial voice,

any conditions." Zachary nodded resolutely.

said languidly, "In that case, I want the management

the worst almost as soon as

snarled through his teeth, "You are simply taking advantage of the situation!"

that, Edward acquiesced with

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

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

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