**Title: The Billionaire’s Last Obsession Series 535**
**Chapter 535: Mr. Merrick’s Thoughtful Care**
Lillian stood in the doorway, her gaze sweeping across the room, and a sharp pang of nostalgia gripped her heart. It had been an eternity since she had encountered a pink bedroom, a hue that now seemed to exist solely in the faded corners of her childhood memories. The walls, adorned in soft pastel shades, reminded her of a time when innocence reigned, a time long lost to the harsh realities of life.
Merrick, observing the subtle shift in her expression, felt a deep sorrow welling within him. He was acutely aware of the shadows that lingered in Lillian’s past, the trials she had faced that had etched lines of pain upon her youthful face. The weight of her suffering resonated with him, leaving him with an ache that mirrored her own. “Do you like it?” he asked, his voice a gentle balm against the backdrop of her melancholy.
With a slight nod, Lillian responded, her voice barely above a whisper. “I do. I like it very much.”
A wave of relief washed over Merrick, and he allowed a warm smile to bloom on his lips. “That’s wonderful to hear. As long as you’re happy, I can breathe a little easier. If there’s anything you feel is missing, just let me know. I’ll have the staff bring it in. From this moment on, consider this your home. You can return whenever you wish.”
Tears began to slip silently down Lillian’s cheeks, each drop a testament to the emotions swirling within her. She lifted her face, attempting to wipe away the evidence of her vulnerability. “Grandpa, you always seem to find a way to make me cry. If this keeps happening, I might have to start visiting less often—otherwise, I’ll run out of excuses, and no one will believe me if I claim that sand got in my eyes.”
Merrick chuckled softly, a sound filled with tenderness. “All right, all right, I take full responsibility for that.”
At that moment, the butler appeared at the door, his demeanor respectful yet poised. “Sir, dinner is ready.”
Merrick straightened, his smile unwavering. “Come on, let’s go eat. The chef has been with me for most of my life, and his culinary skills are unparalleled. You absolutely must try his cooking tonight.”
Together, they made their way downstairs, the warmth of the moment enveloping them.
However, as they reached the first floor, the atmosphere shifted abruptly. Madison and Audrey entered the room, their presence casting a shadow over the warmth that had just blossomed.
“What are you doing in my house?” Madison’s voice sliced through the air, sharp and accusatory.
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