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Chapter 270: Goodnight, Princess
Selina gently brushed a few loose strands of hair from Lily's face. The little girl's lips were slightly parted, one small hand resting against Selina's arm.She was completely out.Gray watched quietly, the corners of his mouth softening."Guess that's our signal," he murmured.Selina smiled and nodded. "She looks so peaceful." Her voice was barely above a whisper.Gray stood and moved closer. He slipped one arm beneath Lily's shoulders and another beneath her knees. She stirred just slightly, mumbling something in her sleep, then settled her head against his chest."She's heavier than she looks," he said softly.Selina chuckled under her breath. "You're just getting old.""Hey. That's mean."She covered her mouth, trying not to laugh too loudly as they made their way down the dim hallway. The condo had quieted around them, the only light coming from the lamps.Selina pushed open Lily's bedroom door and held it for him. The room smelled faintly of lavender, soft pink accents everywhe
Chapter 269: She's Out
The movie began.It was animated — bright colors, cheerful music, the kind that asked nothing of anyone. Lily instantly leaned forward, eyes locked on the screen as though the rest of the world had stopped existing.Gray leaned back against the cushions, one arm resting on the armrest. Selina sat on the other end. Between them, Lily had her legs tucked under a blanket and both hands wrapped around a bowl of popcorn that was clearly too large for her.As the story played out, Gray and Selina found themselves watching Lily more than the screen. She laughed with her whole body — swinging her legs, hugging a pillow to her chest, leaning forward when something surprised her, throwing herself back when it paid off. It was impossible not to smile.Every so often, Lily would glance over at both of them, checking that they were having as much fun as she was. When she could see that they were, she would giggle and point things out."This one's my favorite, Brother," she whispered, as if sharing
Chapter 268: Of All Times
Their mouths found each other a second time, slower now, a silent passion burning through them as the air seemed to still. Selina's fingers wrapped around the back of his neck while Gray's hand settled at her waist and drew her in.A soft sound left her lips.His hand moved from her waist upward, traveling slowly, and she felt the warmth of it through the thin fabric of her pajamas. A shiver moved through her body. Her thoughts went quiet. She stopped thinking entirely, her whole body aware of nothing except each small, deliberate movement.Gray tilted his head and his lips left hers, trailing down the line of her jaw to the curve of her neck. He gathered her hair gently to one side, clearing the space, and pressed his mouth there. Selina closed her eyes. She kept her lips firmly pressed together, but keeping quiet took effort. Pleasure moved through her in slow, steady waves.He found a sensitive spot and stayed. His tongue traced a slow circle, then he pulled back slightly before re
Chapter 267: Cloud Pyjamas
"Oh—!" Selina's breath hitched. For a moment, neither of them spoke. They just stood there, caught in the same surprised silence. "I — uh —" Her voice faltered. "Lily told me to change in here. She said her pajamas were a surprise and didn't want me in her room until she was done." She held up the pink set slightly, her face already red all the way to her ears. "I was going to change quickly. I didn't think you'd finish your shower that fast." Gray blinked once, then exhaled slowly. "Oh. I see." He rubbed the back of his neck, his hair still dripping. "So that's why you're here." Selina nodded quickly. Her eyes darted to the window, to the table, to the far corner of the room — anywhere that wasn't his bare chest. Gray noticed. A small smile pulled at the corner of his mouth. He hadn't expected her to react like this. She almost looked cute about it. Not that it should have surprised him. They had already seen each other before. They had done far more than that. "Well," he said
Chapter 266: Oh—
"How was your work, Gray? Grandfather said you've been busy. I'm glad you didn't forget our promise to Lily." "Of course, Selina. I wouldn't break a promise. Not with Lily." Gray smiled as he greeted her. When Friday arrived, Gray left work earlier than usual. He had reminded himself to ease up, and fortunately Ben and Mara were both understanding. It helped that Ben had already pulled together a hiring team in a single day, which had taken some of the pressure off. Still, Gray made sure things were in order before he walked out. He wasn't leaving with loose ends behind him. "Is Lily upstairs?""She is." Selina chuckled. "She got so excited when I told her I was coming down to meet you. I barely made it to the elevator." She noticed his hands were full and quickly reached over to take one of the bags. "You bought so much." Gray shifted the cake box carefully against his chest as they walked toward the elevator. "I also prepared some food upstairs," Selina said, eyeing the takeo
Chapter 265: Pile on The Desk
The sleepover was set for next Friday.With that settled, Gray let himself return to the week. Work had been patient long enough, and there was a great deal of it waiting.The second branch was already into its second month of construction. The framework was up. The outer walls were in place, and every time Gray visited the site, he could see the interior beginning to take shape. Raw concrete and exposed fittings, still rough, but unmistakably becoming something real. He was confident the build would wrap on schedule, just as he and Stoneworks had agreed.But quick progress brought its own weight with it.Supplies needed to be ordered. New deliveries had to be coordinated. Equipment — cashier machines, shelving units, back-office furniture — all of it had to be sourced and timed carefully. And sitting above all of that, still largely untouched, was the hardest task of all: hiring.Wednesday afternoon, Gray was in the small office at DavGro Market. Ben and Mara were with him. A thick s
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