In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace stood before him, sizing him up from head to toe. She couldn't help but feel upset when she saw him standing there, unharmed. She pursed her lips and asked, "Where have you been these past few days? I couldn't contact you at all and thought that you—"

Before she could finish, Xander reached out and pulled her into his embrace.

Grace immediately felt much calmer as she settled into his familiar embrace. She quietly leaned against him, forcing back the words she had been about to say.

Xander whispered, his warm breath tickling her ear as he gently said, "Sorry for making you worry, Gracie."

There had been some urgent issues at Fulton Group's headquarters. He had been dealing with them in Frenda, and he couldn't contact her.

He had rushed back as soon as he had seen her missed calls and messages. After his flight had landed, he had come straight to Amirate Corporation, just so he could see her sooner. Grace pouted, obviously unhappy. "Why couldn't I get through to your phone, and why didn't you reply to my messages? Do you know—"

"Mmhm, I know. It won't happen again."

Grace looked up at him, examining him carefully. The visible fatigue on his face made her feel concerned. "Xander, did you come here straight after getting off the plane?" Xander hummed in affirmation.

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