Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask (by Silver Spoon) novel Chapter 95

Chapter 95: Chapter 95 Unexpected Homecoming

Ivy’s POV

Zoe and I returned from our shopping expedition to the local markets, our arms laden with packages containing gifts from the outside world. The moment we stepped through the threshold of my childhood home, we called out our arrival. We had barely managed to set our shopping bags on the worn kitchen counter when Max came sprinting from the living room, his voice ringing with unbridled excitement.

"Caleb! You actually made it here!"

"Of course I came, little soldier. I have been missing you something fierce!" Caleb’s unmistakable voice reached my ears and my blood nearly froze in my veins.

I whirled around to witness them embracing with genuine warmth. Mom displayed the most radiant smile I had witnessed in months, while Dad appeared genuinely taken aback by this unexpected development. Meanwhile, Zoe remained motionless with her jaw hanging open as Finn approached her with obvious caution.

"What exactly is the meaning of this surprise visit, Finn?" Zoe’s tone carried a sharp edge of suspicion as she deliberately avoided falling into her boyfriend’s waiting arms.

"We could not bear the separation from our women any longer. Especially not from this little prince here." Finn’s response sounded too rehearsed, too convenient for my liking.

"But I never disclosed our destination to you," Zoe snapped back, her irritation clearly escalating.

"Come on, sweetheart. You and Ivy vanishing together for a weekend retreat? There is literally only one sanctuary in this entire country where you two would seek refuge!" Finn’s smugness was practically radiating from his every gesture.

Words completely abandoned me. The shock had rendered me utterly speechless. My parents immediately gestured for everyone to gather around the modest dining table. Caleb approached me with my son still cradled protectively in his powerful arms and pressed a tender kiss against my forehead.

"Hello, my queen. I simply cannot endure extended periods away from my family." His whispered declaration came with that devastating smile that had claimed my heart completely.

Once we were all seated around the familiar table, my father immediately addressed the elephant in the room, making little effort to conceal his own bewilderment.

"Daughter, this formidable young man has informed me of his intention to claim you properly. Before I could even formulate a response, he declared his plan to bind you to him without any prolonged courtship period."

The memory of my parents’ own whirlwind courtship struck me like lightning. I leaped to my feet, seized the nearest cleaning implement, and began pursuing Caleb away from the table with mock fury. However, before I could make any meaningful progress, a small figure with those distinctive ice-blue eyes positioned himself directly between us as my shield.

"Mama, please do not chase away Caleb like that." Max’s cherubic face wore the most serious expression imaginable, prompting everyone around the table to erupt in genuine laughter.

"That is absolutely correct, my boy. Tell mama that I would protect her with my very life." Caleb crouched down to Max’s eye level and whispered conspiratorially while maintaining unbroken eye contact with me.

"Did you hear him, mama? He says he would fight anyone who tries to hurt us." Max repeated the sentiment with earnest devotion, and watching my son defend this dangerous man was simultaneously endearing and exasperating.

I could not sustain my theatrical anger any longer and gathered Max into my embrace. Caleb immediately enveloped both of us within his protective circle.

"My angel, please do not be displeased with me. I simply missed you both beyond all reasonable measure."

"Well, that decision ultimately rests with Ivy alone, but I am genuinely pleased to hear you understand the responsibility of properly caring for my grandson and not merely pursuing his mother." Dad stroked his graying chin thoughtfully. "Though you two genuinely do share an uncanny resemblance that goes beyond coincidence." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

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