536 Tomorrow Everything Changes

(Winona)

"You built an entire house in a day?" I call as I approach this fully-fledged construction site.

Jayden turns showing his sexy grin. "Not a house. A self-contained unit. Well, two put together, actually."

I stare at him, then at the building. "Jayden, this isn't a unit. This is definitely a house."

He shrugs. "Semantics. Just the services need connecting by the contractors and it's livable. We got lucky hooking in the plumbing and running the power in."

I plant my hands on my hips. "Fast-tracking like this must have cost a fortune."

"It's an investment," he says easily. "It adds value to the property, it gives Kit and River privacy, and it makes sure we don't lose good nannies because they don't have their own space."

I exhale, running a hand through my hair. "You didn't have to go this hard, Jayden."

He steps closer, cupping my cheek. "You know me, babe, I always go hard." He gives me a cheeky wink.

"Lord, can you not, right now." I laugh.

"Anyway, it's done. For my family. For you. No amount of money or time matters."

My heart clenches, and I let out a soft sigh, leaning into his touch. "Thank you."

Jayden's gaze softens before he pulls away. "Come on, let me give you the tour."

We walk up the steps and into the doorway where the workers are finishing up the interior.

The space is modern but cozy, with open-plan living, a sleek kitchen and living area, an office space, a bathroom and two large bedrooms. One of them ensuited.

I raise an eyebrow. "Two bedrooms?"

shrugs. "Maybe they want guests. Maybe one of them snores. Who

really thought

adding a kiss to my temple. "Always. But how about you? You did awesome today. I'm very proud of

agree. "It wasn't easy,

you and I'll be hoping the same happens for me in Brussels. We've hit a few snags with the estate becoming a training facility. Red tape. But hopefully I

going to be strange being back there without you and the

your every need. Plus, you can go annoy

to come

have the kids here. You'll be alone. Promise me you won't get too caught up in work. I

regular 'meet in the middle' trips that won't

our non-negotiable video

time suits you best for

settle for bed is best. It's way too busy

for seven-thirty

make sure I'm home by

possible. That's why it's video call.

always

wherever we are. The most important thing is that we never miss it. If we need more time, we let each other know."

We

in how much I appreciate him, Kit and River walk in the doorway, looking

the exterior wall. "I was expecting a shoebox,

I'm speechless. I've never had anything to live in like this." Winona gestures at Jayden. "You

grins. Just making

coat of paint and some decorating. It's

all of that up to you. Make it your own. There's a

to leave

some of the painting. Some murals

as you have time, knock yourself out. But do use the contractors for the majority as it has to be ready and safe

time," Winona says with a smile. "If you can choose some colors and let them get it all done tonight. That will

head, studying us. "You two are good at

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