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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called out, raising my voice to be heard over

by calmness as recognition dawned in her eyes. "Ryan?" she echoed, her voice

the room and flicked on the lights, illuminating the space with a soft glow. Our eyes met in the newfound brightness, a spark of recognition igniting

her close as I buried my head in

missed you," I murmured softly into her ear, 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

voice barely above a hushed tone as she stood on tiptoe to meet me at eye level. Her lips glistened with a hint of moisture

find the words to express myself, I leaned in instinctively, closing the distance

a silent understanding. Her lips moved in perfect harmony with mine, mirroring the depth of emotion

lip, my hands instinctively tightening around her waist as I drew her closer to me. Lily responded with a soft-hum

that was not

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the intensity of our shared emotions. "Did I

affection for Stephanie, though I am about to divorce her, the reality remains that

cupping my cheeks. "What happened today, Ryan? Angelo mentioned something about the Waper family," she probed gently, her eyes searching

talk about Stephanie or her family tonight," I murmured softly. "We can

Lily followed my lead as we settled onto the bed. She pulled the duvet over us, covering our

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