The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 154

Chapjer 154 things claiming down

Chapter 154: things claiming down

Emma's gratitude was evident in her voice as she thanked Anya for her vigilance. "I appreciate you looking out for us," she admitted, her tone grateful and relieved.

Anya's lips curved into a sly smile at her sister's gratitude. "Of course, Emma," she replied. smoothly, her tone dripping with sincerity. "Family comes first, after all." Emma's voice softened with emotion as she expressed her gratitude once more. "Thank you, you, Anya," she murmured, her words heartfelt as she felt a surge of warmth towards her sister.

Anya's expression remained sly as she dismissed Emma's gratitude with a casual wave of her hand that Emma could not see from the other side of the phone. "Don't mention it," she replied coolly, her tone betraying none of the warmth Emma sought.

"Now, go spend some time with your son and... Richard," she says slyly. "He comes to you house everyday you might as well treat him to some midnight snack." Anya teased and Emma turned.

With that, Anya ended the call, leaving Emma to grapple with a mix of emotions as she processed her sister's words. Though grateful for Anya's support, she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the air, a silent reminder of the complicated web of family ties that bound them together.

Emma stood in her cozy kitchen, a faint blush coloring her cheeks as she reminisced about Anya's teasing words from their earlier conversation. The memory brought a soft smile to her lips, but her thoughts quickly turned to the present as she glanced towards the living room where Richard sat, engrossed in play with her son, Henry.

The scene before her was one of quiet companionship.

Henry, with his innocent eyes and playful demeanor, was trying to arrange Lego pieces on the floor, while Richard showed him how to and corrected him as he worked.

The two of them worked in unison, their interactions wordless yet filled with an odd kind of

harmony.

Lego piece in annoyance, Richard would pause, allowing him a moment to calm down before gently guiding him to retrieve

had become a source of comfort and support for both her and Henry. She couldn't help but feel a pang of warmth at the sight of the two of them together a silent reminder of

things claiming

food filled the air, mingling with the sound of

was ready, Emma called out to them,

for lunch.

carrying a note of warmth and

as he carefully lifted the young boy into his arms. "Time to eat, buddy," he murmured softly to Henry, who giggled in

his arms, Richard made his way to the dining table, his movements fluid and effortless. He settled Henry into his high chair with practiced ease before taking his own seat, his gaze meeting Emma's across the

returned his smile. She was starting to feel guilty for relying on him, but she enjoyed his support. "It's the least I could do," she

eat, a comfortable silence settled over the table, broken only

sound of Henry's delighted laughter. Emma couldn't help but feel a

over her as she watched her makeshift family. Richard was so

was spoiling her. Emma found solace in the

alone.

crazy, but she started to feel that Richard belonged there. She could not help but glance at him again. He really looked divine. Before she could look away, he

away.

board meeting and the news her lawyer had delivered earlier. The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm golden glow over the city scape as Anya navigated the familiar streets

speaker, filled with a sense of urgency. Anya quickly relayed the news about their Aunt's

journey, her thoughts drifted. Why did her grandfather leave his entire assets to her mother? Even old mados toms do not go mything Aye felt sonterhing was going on? Was her uncle