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.

pause, allowing him a moment to calm down before gently guiding him to retrieve the piece.

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

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the kitchen, the savory aroma of home-cooked food filled the air, mingling with the sound of Henry's laughter

was ready, Emma called out to them, summoning them to the dining

for lunch.

warmth and affection she had not even noticed as she addressed two of

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

his high chair with practiced ease before taking his own seat, his gaze meeting

for relying on him, but she enjoyed his support. "It's the least I could do," she

began to eat, a comfortable silence settled over the table,

delighted laughter. Emma couldn't

Richard was so comfortable,

her. Emma found

alone.

Richard belonged there. She could not help but glance at him again. He really looked divine. Before she could look away, he looked up and caught her staring. Emma turned into

away.

glided through the bustling streets of Star City, the soft purr of the engine barely audible over the sounds of the city. As she drove, her mind raced with thoughts of the impending 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

a sense of urgency. Anya quickly relayed the news about their Aunt's impending presence at the board meeting and urged

mother? Even old mados toms do not go mything Aye felt sonterhing was going on? Was her uncle