His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

Chapter 93

He showed me how to balance on the skis and how to slide down the slope without falling. It was harder than it looked, but with his encouragement, I started to get the hang of it.]

Just as I was feeling more confident, Cyrus came racing over on his little snowboard, his face lit up with excitement. "Look, Mum!" he shouted as he zoomed past me.[]

I laughed and cheered him on. "You're doing great, Cyrus!"[]

Carlos turned his attention to Cyrus. "You're getting faster! Just remember to control your turns," he called out.

Cyrus nodded eagerly, trying to follow Carlos's advice. I watched them, feeling a warm sense of happiness. Carlos had a natural way with Cyrus, guiding him effortlessly. It felt so nice to enjoy this moment together.]

We spent the rest of the morning skiing and snowboarding. I might not have been the best skier, but with Carlos's help, I was improving. Cyrus, on the other hand, was a natural, gliding down the slopes with ease and laughter.]

As the sun began to set, painting the sky with shades of pink and orange, we finally decided to take a break. We settled at the bottom of the slope, breathing in the crisp air.[]

"I think I'm getting the hang of it," I said, feeling proud of my progress.]

Carlos smiled. "You did great today. Both of you."]

Cyrus grinned widely. "Can we come back tomorrow? I had so much fun!"[]

"Absolutely," I replied, beaming at them both. "We all had a great time today."]

warm. "Yeah, it was

the snow and each

it together. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed, the perfect end to our short

grateful for the time spent together. The flickering candlelight made the

from the trip, and I felt a sense

that evening, as we were winding down, my phone rang. It was Blair, and

deal on the table, and they've specifically asked for you to come over to talk about it. The client insists

"I really have to go, don't I?" I said to myself, walking around the room. The cozy atmosphere of the evening faded as I wrestled with

mumblings. He gave me a reassuring smile. "It's alright, Doris. You're needed, and we understand." He glanced at Cyrus, who was playing quietly with his

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blinked, surprised. "Really? That's quicker than I expected," I replied, a mix

expression calm. "Yes, his results were excellent. There's no reason to stay longer." His calm confidence made me feel better, yet a part of me still

"Are you leaving today? I thought we

beside him and said, "I wish I could stay, but I have to

face full of concern.

can't, sweetie. It's part of my job. But promise we'll

"And don't worry, we'll keep the

say so," I said hesitantly, weighing my options. After a moment, I finally agreed. "Alright, we'll head