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.

tucked him in before closing the room

…

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

headed straight to the

door and entering. "President Sawyer, Zachary, Calvin, and Felix are here. They say they

narrowed his eyes when he heard

gave it a thought, agreeing to meet them. "Sure. Bring

with a nod and

again, but this time with the trio in

didn't hesitate to beckon the three older men to take a seat.

drawled knowingly, "I wonder

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 let our fathers

the family. It has been decided. We need to be flexible in finding a way

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

and asked in a glacial voice, "Any conditions?"

any conditions." Zachary nodded resolutely.

"In that case, I

a turn for the worst almost as soon as those words

a nasty scowl on his face as he snarled through his teeth, "You

that, Edward acquiesced with

on the matter, there was no doubt that they also felt the same way. They

trio. "You guys were

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