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“James, we-
We should slow down.
But he gave her no chance to catch her breath, pressing harder, the heat of in scorching her reason until she could barely think at all.
All she could do was wrap her arms around his neck and let him take what he wanted.
“Hey-
Grace and the others had no idea that John had once forcibly taken Lily away. They thought she’d been. staying at James’s villa the whole time.
Since it was Saturday, Blane and Nancy weren’t at the office. Early in the morning. Grace had arranged for soup to be simmered and had prepared an assortment of delicate snacks. Everyone came together to bring them to Lily.
Ivan, quick as ever, parked the car and dashed into the living room ahead of the others,
He proudly showed off the two oversized wooden food boxes in his hands. “One of the pastries in here the one I helped Mom make for Lily, Can you guess which-
Ivan’s voice cut off abruptly.
Because there, in full view, was his usually reserved, elegant, and controlled brother-kissing Lily like a starving man who had never seen a woman in his life.
Ivan had never seen James like this before.
It was like watching a wolf devour its prey-like he might will her whole in one bite.
James and Lily weren’t deaf or blind-they both noticed Ivan suddenly barging in..
Fine Chin
Lily’s face went up in flames. She scrambled off James’s lap so fast she almost tripped, wishing she could crawl under the dining table and disappear.
James, on the other hand, shot Ivan a cold, disdainful look. “Who told you to come in? Out.”
Taking in James’s frustrated, unsatisfied expression and Lily’s mortified blush, Ivan quickly realized he might have just ruined a moment,
He let out an awkward laugh, set the food boxes down on a side table, th face. “Carry on, carry on. I… I’ve been having trouble with my eyes lately. L
“What didn’t you see?” Grace asked curiously as she stepped into the living room. both hands over his ce a thing.
Ivan flinched like he’d been shocked, blurting out, “I didn’t see anything! Cross my heart, if I’m lying, I’m at dog. I really didn’t see anything
Lily:…
If he hadn’t seen anything, how did he know James was kissing her?
Honestly, he’d have been better off saying nothing at all.
While Lily felt exasperated, Grace was grinning from ear to ear.
Ever since her eldest grandson had foolishly lost his good wife, she’d been secretly annoyed with him. But now, seeing him and Lily so sweet together, she found herself warming back up to him.
Not wanting to embarrass Lily, she shot her younger grandson a glare, then tried to smooth things over with a change of subject. “Lily, have you and James had breakfast yet? Come, try my fish soup-1 made it myself:
Grace bustled over to the food box, quickly ladling out a small bowl for Lily.
“Hey-
Back when Henry had found out his grandson had forced Lily to divorce, he’d been so upset he’d practically gone into a depression. The thought of his grandson making tabloid headlines for kissing and cuddling some flamboyant, effeminate man had been a nightmare-his friends would never have let him live it down.
Now, seeing his grandson not only straight but holding Lily in his arms, he couldn’t be happier.
He pressed a hand over his mouth to stifle his chuckles and chimed in with Grace. “Yes, Lily, try her fish soup.”
“Although in all the years I’ve known her, she’s never cooked a thing. No telling if it’s even edible.
“What nonsense? How can you say I’ve never cooked? Thirty years ago, when you had a fever, I made dumplings for you-have you forgotten? I swear, you really are getting senile!”
Grace bristled immediately at having her past revealed in front of everyone, giving Henry a fierce scolding.
Ever since she’d learned Lily was pregnant, she’d been practicing her soup-making. The family chefs had even praised her skills. There was no doubt in her mind-Lily would love it.
Henry, still healthy in both body and mind, was deeply offer led at being called senile.
And those dumplings from thirty years ago he could never get them. The filling had basically been salt with a hint of minced meat. He’d only had a fever at first, but after ch pride, his tonsils had been so inflamed he could barely speak own hall a plate out of
But with Grace glaring at him, he knew better than to bring that up. In publi, he was always a man whose word was law, but here, he could only soften his voice and say, “I must be getting old, then.”
Still, to spare Lily and his future great-grandchild, he gave James a subtle warning. “Jarnes, taste the soup for her. If it’s too hot, let it cool before she drinks it
If it turned out to be terrible, better for his grandson to suffer than Lily or the baby.
“Okay.”
James knew well how his grandparents’ relationship worked-Grandpa doted on Grandma, and Grandma had been kept from kitchen work her whole life. He’d heard the dumpling story before and guessed that his grandfather’s real worry was the taste of the soup. Naturally, he took a sip first.
To his surprise, it was actually quite good.
He grabbed a spoon for Lily, instinctively wanting to say it was drinkable, but caught himself-better not risk wounding Grace’s pride. “Lily, it’s not too hot now. You can drink it”
Grace really had put effort into the soup this time.
Lily had been full, but the aroma was so tempting she found her appetite returning
One sip and she was genuinely impressed “Grandma, this fish soup is amazing!”
Beaming under the praise, Grace looked like a schoolchild being commended by a teacher.
Not to be left out, Ivan piped up, “Did you see that plate of pastries? I made those myself. You have to try one.
He even picked one up and held it out for her himself.
James snatched the pastry from Ivan’s hand, his face cold. “You think these are edible?”
Ivan actually thought he’d done a great jobs. Even the family chef had said his filling ide was unique and unconventional.
Everything was his favorite-so he’d combined his two favorite things into these pastries. How could they not be delicious?
Henry didn’t believe for a second his younger grandson could make anytim took a bite.
“Puh! Puh” Puh! Is this even meant for humans?” le picked one up and
The almond-flavored pastry had nearly poisoned him. Tossing it straight into the trash, Henry kicked Ivan in annoyance. You little brat-are you trying to poison my great-granddaughter-in-law?
Ivan looked utterly wronged. He’d tasted one himself and thought it wasn’t bad at all. Why was Grandpa acting like he’d just served pig slop?
Pouting, he muttered under his breath, “Almonds taste great together… you just have no taste, Grandpa.”
The corner of Lily’s mouth twitched hard. Almond pastries. good thing she hadn’t taken a bite. She couldn’t even imagine what bizarre flavor that might be
Grace and the others didn’t stay long. They wanted James and Lily to have time to nurture their relationship so they could remarry quickly. Before getting in the car, Grace and Nancy pulled James aside. reminding him to treat Lily well and buy her things. Hearing he was planning to take her jewelry shopping, they finally relaxed a little..
At least the brat knew how to dote on his wife and win her over-not a total lost cause.
James wanted to buy Lily many things.
After Grace and the others left, he drove her to a jewelry store owned by Luke Corp.
Just as they reached the entrance, he got a phone call. He told Lily to go in first and pick something she liked, and that he’d join her after finishing the call.
Grace and Nancy had been nothing but kind to her, and Lily wanted to return the kindness.
Stepping inside, her eyes were immediately drawn to a pair of violet diamond earrings. The design was simple yet elegant, with a refined, noble air-perfect for Nancy.
The price tag read over two million. In the past, she never would have dared buy something so expensive. -she couldn’t afford it. But now she was a wealthy woman in her own right, and especially when it came to buying for Grace or Nancy, she would never hesitate.
“Hello, could you please take out that pair of violet diamond earrings for me to try on?”
LIGHT
She had barely spoken to the sales associate when she heard a sharp, mocking laugh dripping with malice.
Looking up, she locked eyes with Quincy-Mathilda’s closest friend.
One look at that face brimming with spite, and countless painful, humiliating memories crashed back into her mind.
In college, the three Ginger brothers had led the way in bullying her to avenge Mathilda
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