The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 226

Chapter 110: Shared Comforts-1

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Damien stepped out briefly and returned moments later with their bags. He carried them to the walk-in closet, lingering for a heartbeat, tempted to unpack everything himself-but Maya shook her head with a small smile. “I’ve got it.” He nodded, letting her take charge.

Once the bags were tucked away, Damien drifted toward the kitchen, humming softly. Maya finished unpacking and paused, taking in the room. The cabin’s warm lights cast gentle shadows across the bed and walls, while through the windows the ocean stretched into darkness, moonlight glimmering on the waves.

Drawn by the view, she stepped toward the deck. The night air was cool against her skin, carrying the faint scent of salt and rustling leaves. Leaning on the railing, she breathed deeply, letting the world narrow to the two of them, their secluded haven, and the quiet promise of shared moments ahead.

From the kitchen came the soft clatter of pots and pans, and the comforting aroma of familiar food drifted toward her. Maya smiled, warmth pooling in her chest. Here, with him, she could simply exist-untouched by expectation, free to be herself, and cherished in a way that felt astonishingly, beautifully complete.

She drew in a slow breath of the cool night air, wrapping her arms around herself. The soft rustle of leaves mingled with the distant crash of waves, and the sky above shimmered with stars. For a moment, she simply let herself breathe.

Not long after, Maya heard the soft slide of the deck door opening behind her. A warm arm slid around her waist, pulling her gently back against a solid, familiar frame. She felt his breath brush the side of her neck, warm and reassuring.

“You might catch a chill out here,” Damien murmured, his voice low and intimate, sending a shiver down her spine. “You should’ve worn a coat… or grabbed the blanket.” He dipped his head to the side of her neck, inhaling her scent.

Maya leaned back slightly, resting her head against his shoulder, savoring the quiet closeness. “I’m fine… the weather is perfect,” she whispered, a soft smile tugging at her lips.

Damien pressed a gentle kiss to her temple. “Dinner’s ready, love. Shall we head inside?”

Maya lifted her chin, a playful smile tugging at her lips. “Mmm… I can smell it from here. It smells amazing-and now I’m starving. Lead the way, chef.”

Damien led her inside, his hand lingering at her waist as he guided her toward the cabin. The golden glow of the interior welcomed them back, the comforting aromas of creamy mac and cheese and buttered grilled cheese drifting from the kitchen, promising warmth, laughter, and

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Chapter 110 Shared Comforts !

a simple, perfect evening together.

He pulled a chair out for her with a small, teasing smile, then moved to sit beside her.

“This looks delicious!” Maya exclaimed, eyes lighting up as she took in the dishes.

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