As the even rhythm of breathing emanated from the figure in his arms, Elliot slowly opened his eyes. He had been feigning slumber. He gazed at the peacefully sleeping Rose.


    Gradually, a sense of contentment and pleasure spread from deep within him, softening his handsome features.


    He lowered his head and gently kissed the woman before once again drifting into a deep slumber, holding her close.


    At the international airport in town, Lawrence waited at Entry 5 for half an hour. The dyed flight finally arrived and finally, a small figure emerged from the ne.


    “Daddy Lawrence!” Khalil spotted Lawrence and waved excitedly.


    “Khalil.” Lawrence smiled and took Khalil’s luggage before leading him out of the airport. Though Khalil tried to act calm and collected, excitement shone on his face as he asked about seeing his mother and siblings.


    Lawrence exined that they didn’t know he was back yet but promised to contact themter. Khalil hesitated before deciding against it – he didn’t want Elliot finding out about their ns just yet.


    As they drove away from the airport, Khalil asked about Harper Group’s progress with their coboration project. He was worried since Elliot had found a loophole in their contract that allowed him to pay rent monthly instead of upfront like originally agreed upon.


    Lawrence and Elliot had talked a few times but Elliot refused to pay up immediately, so thend still belonged to RH and Elliot had only paid 20 million for it.


    Khalil didn’t know if Elliot had found out something, so he had someone investigate within Harper Group but they found nothing.


    Elliot’s motives were unclear. He missed his mom, Sean, and Leah back home after preparing everything abroad. So he returned home without hesitation.


    “He didn’t pay in full. Elliot wired a sum half a month ago for only ten million,” Lawrence frowned slightly as he tried to figure out what this move meant for Elliot.


    “Khalil, did you find anything? Elliot is very cunning and smart. Could he have caught wind of something that made him aware of thend deal?”


    Khalil thought carefully before denying the possibility. “No way! I kept things under wraps even from foreignpanies whopeted with us fiercely. How could Elliot know about it while staying at home? He’s just too cautious.”Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    “Daddy Lawrence, talk to him againter when you get the chance. If that doesn’t work out, we can always break off our cooperation with him and release a list of foreignpanies we n on working with to pressure him into action since our contract states that we won’t be at a disadvantage.”


    Lawrence nodded his head helplessly as he nced at the little boy sitting in the backseat. “Khalil, how old are you again? You know more than I do! You’re such a genius!”


    Suddenly praised by Lawrence like this made Khalil’s young face turn red as he felt embarrassed and remained silent.


    But Lawrence couldn’t help but feel emotional inside; Rose gave birth to three intelligent children whom she raised well – each one unique in their own way.


    Rose woke up around one o’clock in the afternoon feeling hungry; her stomach was growling painfully making her ufortable enough to get up from bed.


    There was no one beside her anymore; she reached out her hand only to touch warm sheets instead.


    After getting some rest, Rose felt much better mentally but physically sore all over, almost falling when she got off bed but managed not to thanks by holding onto its edge for support.


    Her children were already six years old now so there wasn’t anything wrong with sleeping with Elliot again – it was just because they both wanted physical intimacy together on that bed earlier on.


    She thought to herself silently, as if convincing herself, after rinsing her mouth and washing her face, she rxedpletely. Just then, she heard the door open and someone walked in.


    As expected, it was Elliot carrying two tes of food. When he saw Rose, his face was gentle and handsome without any difort or embarrassment. He greeted her. “Wake up and eat something. Sleeping too long can upset your stomach.”


    Rose walked towards him while ncing at him a few times. She felt inexplicable emotions entangling her heart that made it difficult for her to distinguish whether it was more awkwardness or joyfulness or excitement.


    One te contained spaghetti while the other had freshly cooked steak emitting steam.


    Rose was really hungry so she ate quickly despite Elliot watching beside her. Her speed was fast but because of how proper she looked while eating made it look cute instead.


    Elliot’s smile deepened as he watched Rose eat until full satisfaction before leaning back on the chair with a contented sigh; now she could start thinking about serious matters again.


    What were the rtionship between her and Elliot?


    “Are you full? Let me get you some fruit,” Elliot stood up from his seat temporarily leaving the room.


    Rose squinted at his departing figure when suddenly Leah poked her head through the doorway asking, “Mommy, are you feeling better now? Are you still ufortable?”


    Rose froze for a moment before asking what Leah meant by that statement when Sean exined, “Uncle said that you weren’t feeling well so we shouldn’t disturb you.” Behind him came Shawn who looked shyly timid following Sean’s lead into the room.


    Rose blinked, then cursed inwardly at Elliot before nodding. “Yes, I wasn’t feeling well but I’m okay now; don’t worry.”


    “That’s good to hear! You scared me and Sean!” Leah patted her chest wanting to be hugged by Rose but just as soon as she leaned down towards Rose, Elliot returned quickly, pulling Leah aside, then casually ced a fruit tter on top of Rose’sp, saying, “Eat some fruits.”