The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Yuri had long since stopped feeling the deep pang of grief.

After all, it had been over twenty years since Julie had passed away. Over those two decades, he'd gotten used to the absence, the waiting, the void left by Julie. But certain days, like today, made it hard not to feel a touch of sadness, a whisper of what could have been if Julie were still here to share life with him and Brittany.

The Lynette Family Cemetery was vast, a sprawling expanse of history and memories, mostly visited by members of the Lynette lineage.

Julie's headstone was a labor of love personally overseen by Yuri.

Majestic yet solemn.

Understated yet powerful.

Daniel approached the grave, his legs giving way beneath him as he knelt with a soft thud.

He carefully opened a picnic basket, taking out a piece of pumpkin pie, gingerly setting it down.

"Grandma, it's me, Daniel. I came to visit you."

His voice had lost its babyish lilt, edging more into the realm of a young man's.

are doing really well. You can rest easy knowing that." Yuri's gaze remained fixed

hand, preparing to leave. She paused, turning back to Yuri, "Dad, if there's anything you'd like

away,

photo on the tombstone, his eyes filled with regret, "Julie, I'm sorry. I've let Bri face

on the tombstone seemed to echo the memories

perhaps Brittany wouldn't have had to face threats or

Brittany and Daniel exited the cemetery, they bumped into Derek

when did you

"Cousin Derek-"

hand and rushed into Derek's arms, "Cousin Derek, I've missed you

lifted Daniel, tickling him, eliciting giggles and pleas,

smile on her face, as Derek eventually hoisted Daniel

Derek's

"Where's Mr. Lynette?"

Brittany replied, "When did you get

How about coming over to the Bishop family's house tonight? Grandma wants

Brittany nodded, "Sure."

been swamped lately, barely having time