Becoming Strangers Again by Lily

Chapter 111

RYAN

Taking care of the essential tasks, I left the remainder in my father's capable hands. On the same day, I boarded a flight to Canada to be with Lily and the children.

Although Angelo expressed a desire to accompany me, I insisted he stay behind to assist my father and fasten the divorce proceedings with Stephanie. His expertise and efficiency were indispensable in managing affairs back home.

Upon landing in Canada, I was promptly greeted by my awaiting car and security team, who had been informed of my arrival and were ready to escort me without delay.

They whisked me away directly to Lily's residence as per my instructions. True to form, I encountered no obstacles upon my arrival and was welcomed into the house without any hassle. My sole focus was on providing support to Lily and the children during this challenging time.

Getting of the car, I typed in the door code and walked into the house. The first room I went into was that of Liam. Standing above his bed, I watched him sleep. Sighing tiredly, I leaned down and pressed a kiss to his forehead before walking

out.

Next, I went into Noah's room, repeated the process and then proceeded to Ethan's room. After that, I went in search of Lily.

Opening the door to her bedroom quietly to avoid waking her up because well, it is aleady past bedtime for every normal human.

I saw her silhouette lying on the bed. The bright moonlight peeking in from her window made it much easier to see her form, but not easy to see her face.

Relief flooded through me for the first time since the day began, a soothing balm to my weary soul. With measured steps, I approached Lily's bedside, pausing at the foot of the bed as if hesitant to disturb her rest.

As she stirred awake, her sudden movement jolting her into consciousness, a piercing scream pierced the silence of the night, shattering the tranquility of the room. My heart sank with the realization that her cries would surely rouse the boys from their slumber.

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I called out, raising my voice to be heard over her loud screaming. "It's me,

replaced by calmness as recognition dawned in her eyes. "Ryan?" she

newfound brightness,

in an embrace. Lily's hand found its place around my waist, and I mirrored her gesture, drawing her close as I buried my head in the crook of her neck. With each breath,

the sound of my own voice sounding foreign and strained to my ears. She pulled back slightly, meeting my gaze with a tenderness that spoke volumes. Gently, she brushed aside the strands of my hair that had grown longer because I lost interest

on tiptoe to meet me at eye level. Her lips glistened with a hint of moisture as she licked them nervously, her eyes searching mine for

to find the words to express myself, I leaned in instinctively, closing the distance between us in a tender

to engage in verbal communication, Lily reciprocated my emotions with a silent understanding. Her lips moved in perfect harmony with mine, mirroring the depth

waist as I drew her closer to me. Lily responded with a soft-hum of approval, the vibration reverberating through me and stirring something deep

that was not what I needed in that moment. Reluctantly, I pulled away, resting

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the intensity of our shared emotions. "Did I do something?"

about to divorce her, the reality remains that I am still married to her. "I just want to hold you tight, Lily," I confessed,

her lips nervously, she blinked rapidly as she gathered her thoughts, her hands tenderly cupping my cheeks. "What happened today, Ryan? Angelo mentioned something about the Waper family," she probed gently, her eyes searching

head, I gently took Lily's hand in mine and guided her towards the bed. "I don't want to talk about Stephanie or her family tonight," I murmured softly. "We can discuss them tomorrow. Right now, I just want to fall asleep holding

pulled the duvet over us, covering our bodies in its warmth.

I replied, a teasing glint in my