Chapter 287

A figure stood outside, lurking in the shadows with a camera. They snapped countless photos of them.

By the time dinner wrapped up, two hours had passed.

Yasmine checked the time and noticed it was getting late. She turned to Emma, who was still playing with her Barbie dolls, and said softly, "Sweetie, it's time to go home."

It wasn't often that Austin was home. It was only right to give the couple some time alone.

Emma hugged her dolls tightly and looked up, her big eyes filled with confusion.

"Already?" Though reluctant, she obediently stood up.

Aaron stepped forward and scooped her into his arms.

She was visibly tired compared to earlier. She rested limply against Aaron's shoulder, her tiny arms still clutching her doll.

Suzanne gathered up the rest of the dolls and handed them to Yasmine.

Emma waved her hand at Suzanne. "Bye, Aunt Suzanne."

against Aaron's shoulder. Her gaze was unfocused as if she might fall asleep at any

She waved

left with Emma, the lively atmosphere faded, leaving only Suzanne and Austin in the now-quiet

on

not for everything that had happened today, she would've completely forgotten it was her

tightened his grip around her hand, his voice warm as

entire schedule from afternoon until night just so he could be here for

but the exhaustion in his eyes spoke volumes. He had been pushing himself

heart aching a little. "You don't have to go out of

After all, she had spent plenty

now on, I'm spending every single

finding time to be together. If he couldn't even be

guard, and something warm spread in her

"Okay."

in her heart swelled, settling deep within her.

sharp, and utterly unfeeling. And yet, he had

looked at her. "Don't overthink it. Is there anything else you'd

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