Becoming strangers again (Lily and Ryan)

Chapter 111

RYAN

Taking care of the essential tasks, I left the remainder in my father’s capable hands. On the same day, I boarded a flight to Canada to be with Lily and the children.

Although Angelo expressed a desire to accompany me, I insisted he stay behind to assist my father and fasten the divorce proceedings with Stephanie. His expertise and efficiency were indispensable in managing affairs back home.

Upon landing in Canada, I was promptly greeted by my awaiting car and security team, who had been informed of my arrival and were ready to escort me without delay.

They whisked me away directly to Lily’s residence as per my instructions. True to form, I encountered no obstacles upon my arrival and was welcomed into the house without any hassle. My sole focus was on providing support to Lily and the children during this challenging time.

Getting of the car, I typed in the door code and walked into the house. The first room I went into was that of Liam. Standing above his bed, I watched him sleep. Sighing tiredly, I leaned down and pressed a kiss to his forehead before walking This content is © NôvelDrama.Org.

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Next, I went into Noah’s room, repeated the process and then proceeded to Ethan’s room. After that, I went in search of Lily.

Opening the door to her bedroom quietly to avoid waking her up because well, it is aleady past bedtime for every normal human.

I saw her silhouette lying on the bed. The bright moonlight peeking in from her window made it much easier to see her form, but not easy to see her face.

Relief flooded through me for the first time since the day began, a soothing balm to my weary soul. With measured steps, I approached Lily’s bedside, pausing at the foot of the bed as if hesitant to disturb her rest.

As she stirred awake, her sudden movement jolting her into consciousness, a piercing scream pierced the silence of the night, shattering the tranquility of the room. My heart sank with the realization that her cries would surely rouse the boys from their slumber.

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“Hey, Lily!” I called out, raising my voice to be heard over her loud screaming. “It’s me, Ryan.”

Gradually, her panicked cries subsided, replaced by calmness as recognition dawned in her eyes. “Ryan?” she echoed, her voice barely above a whisper.

I crossed the room and flicked on the lights, illuminating the space with a soft glow. Our eyes met in the newfound brightness, a spark of recognition igniting between us. In an instant, she sprang from the bed, racing towards me with unbridled relief and affection.

Opening my arms wide, I waited eagerly to envelop her in an embrace. Lily’s hand found its place around my waist, and I mirrored her gesture, drawing her close as I buried my head in the crook of her neck. With each breath, I drank in her sweet fragrance, a comforting reassurance that everything would be alright.

“I missed you,” I murmured softly into her ear, the sound of my own voice sounding foreign and strained to my ears. She pulled back slightly, meeting my gaze with a tenderness that spoke volumes. Gently, she brushed aside the strands of my hair that had grown longer because I lost interest in trimming it.

“I missed you too,” she whispered, her voice barely above a hushed tone as she stood on tiptoe to meet me at eye level. Her lips glistened with a hint of moisture as she licked them nervously, her eyes searching mine for answers, for understanding.

Emotionally overwhelmed and unable to find the words to express myself, I leaned in instinctively, closing the distance between us in a tender kiss. Our lips met in a slow, rhythmic dance.

Sensing my reluctance to engage in verbal communication, Lily reciprocated my emotions with a silent understanding. Her lips moved in perfect harmony with mine, mirroring the depth of emotion and connection that flowed between us.

As our kiss deepened, I couldn’t resist the urge to nibble gently on her lower lip, my hands instinctively tightening around her waist as I drew her closer to me. Lily responded with a soft–hum of approval, the vibration reverberating through me and stirring something deep within my soul.

Despite the overwhelming desire to carry her to the bed and make love to her, I knew that was not what I needed in that moment. Reluctantly, I pulled away, resting my forehead against hers as we caught our breath.

Lily’s exhale was ragged, a testament to the intensity of our shared emotions. “Did I do something?” she queried, her voice tinged with concern.

Shaking my head, I struggled to find the right words. Though I harbored no affection for Stephanie, though I am about to divorce her, the reality remains that I am still married to her. “I just want to hold you tight, Lily,” I confessed, my voice laced with vulnerability.

Licking her lips nervously, she blinked rapidly as she gathered her thoughts, her hands tenderly cupping my cheeks. “What happened today, Ryan? Angelo mentioned something about the Waper family,” she probed gently, her eyes searching mine for answers.

Shaking my head, I gently took Lily’s hand in mine and guided her towards the bed. “I don’t want to talk about Stephanie or her family tonight,” I murmured softly. “We can discuss them tomorrow. Right now, I just want to fall asleep holding you.”

Nodding understandingly, Lily followed my lead as we settled onto the bed. She pulled the duvet over us, covering our bodies in its warmth. “Have you eaten dinner?” she inquired, her concern evident in her voice.

“Yes, I’ve had something for dinner,” I replied, a teasing glint in my eyes. “Your

kiss.”

Lily scoffed at my playful remark, but a smile tugged at the corners of her lips. “You’re incorrigible, Ryan,” she chided affectionately. “But seriously, are you hungry?”

Chuckling softly, I shook my head. “I’m not really hungry, Lily. All I want right now is to hold you close.”

Nodding in understanding, Lily reached up and planted a tender kiss on my cheek. “I don’t know what happened today, Ryan, but no matter how tired or worried you are, always reach out to me or answer my calls. I was really worried today.”

“I’m sorry,” I apologized sincerely, my heart heavy with regret. “I just had a lot of things to handle, which is why I didn’t take your call. But I promise it won’t happen again.”

Lily nodded, her expression softening with forgiveness. “Alright,” she agreed gently. “Let’s go to sleep for now Tomorrow, we’ll tackle our problems together.”

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With a sense of relief washing over me, I pulled her close, wrapping my arms around her as we settled into the comforting embrace of sleep, knowing that together, we could face whatever challenges lay ahead