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

…

night, they woke up slightly later than usual the next day.

headed straight to the company after breakfast.

had just sat on his seat when he heard Edward knocking on the door and entering. "President Sawyer, Zachary, Calvin, and Felix are here. They say they want

narrowed his eyes when he heard those names.

a thought, agreeing to meet them. "Sure. Bring them up

Edward acquiesced with a

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

hesitate to beckon the three older men to take a seat.

he drawled knowingly, "I wonder what brings

of them exchanged glances before biting the bullet. Eventually, they came to an agreement and allowed 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. Just state your condition as long as you agree to

has been decided. We need to be flexible in finding a

know that Nicholas could see through their intentions with just a glance. In

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

Zachary nodded resolutely.

said languidly, "In that case, I want

Felix's facial expressions took a turn for the worst almost as soon as those

snarled through

with a

the same way. They felt that

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

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