My Sweet Seduction novel Chapter 69

“LOOKS LIKE YOU and your brother are okay, now.” I looked up at him then he nodded.

“Well, blood is thicker than water, you know?” He then smiled broadly.

I did not speak until now. I still cannot believe what is happening.

It feels good that they are probably okay with each other. I know that Lawrence’s heart is open for his brother.

We spent a few more minutes in the water before we decided to go up. He picked up my clothes and handed them to me before traveling to the small hut there.

Loud group stories greeted us. Lawrence turned his gaze at me. His features darkened, but his delicate lips always had a faint smile.

He stood up and greeted me. “You should wear your shirt, sweetie. Don’t give me a hard time,” he whispered under his breath.

My face heats up. I also immediately felt ashamed of what he said. So I decided to change my clothes.

We just ate lunch and then agreed to retake a bath. It was afternoon when the group decided to leave. Too much has happened today. I am happy with what Lawrence and I have today.

But they say that if you are too happy, there will be sadness and pain in return.

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WE GOT OUT of the car one by one. Laughter is still loud because of the incredible story that Santino was making.

Lawrence and I held hands as we entered the mansion. But I was shocked when I found Samuel in the living room hugging Clarence, right next to Elliesse, on the sofa.

My heart tightened. I tried to pull my hand back to Lawrence, but he held it tightly.

“Oh, how’s the falls? Did you enjoy it?!” his father greeted us. I wanted to take Clarence from him, but I could not move my legs.

“It’s great, Uncle. Have you been here before?” Carrick answered after looking for his child Kyzler.

“You didn’t tell me that you are going to Dinalayan. I wish I were with you!” Elliesse smiled broadly at us regardless of Lawrence’s tight grip on my hand.

“Thick indeed!” Cindy blurted out. She did not stop commenting.

“Oh, there you are. Dinner is ready, come, while the food is still hot,” said Mirasol.

“Finally! We can eat! I’m hungry because of the trip!” Jocko exclaimed. He seems to want to alleviate the tension between us.

“Okay, let’s go to the table!” Cindy again, obviously refraining from speaking on her own.

He gave his grandson to Doris, whom I approached for a moment before following them to the dining room.

“How are you, my little handsome?” I beat him with a kiss that made him giggle.

“Hey, come to daddy!” Lawrence said at my back.

With a smile, I gave him the child who was not afraid to come. As I watched them, I could not explain the joy I felt at these times.

Lawrence and Clarence had a strong connection. I never want to deny his being a father to my son.

We left the child to Doris before we went to the table together.

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THE FAMILIAR NERVOUSNESS came back to me when Samuel was so close. His presence made my heart tremble and my knees weaker. He was sitting in the center, while to his right was Lawrence, right next to me.