The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 343

Chapter 158 Threads of Presence-3

Chapter 158: Threads of Presence-3

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Then, as if sensing the weight pressing on everyone, Dominic cleared his throat lightly and leaned

forward. He reached across the table, his large hand settling on Jaime’s shoulder in a firm,

reassuring squeeze.

“Oh, we’ve got plenty more stories, son,” Dominic said, his voice low and steady, warmth threading through every word. Then a grin tugged at his mouth – that familiar, mischievous one that always hinted trouble. “And some really good ones about your dad, locked under bro code.”

He tapped the side of his head, leaning in as if sharing a dangerous secret. “Top-secret stuff in here. Your aunt would kill me if I told you, but…” His grin widened. “I might just let you in on a few- if you promise not to tell your aunt and sister. Deal?”

He gave Jaime a conspiratorial wink, the kind that made the air feel lighter again.

That earned a weak, shaky laugh from Jaime. “Deal!”

“And I’ll bake some cookies too,” she said softly, her voice carrying the warmth of familiar routines. “Just like your mom and I used to on weekends. I’ll bring them fresh, I promise.”

Her hand reached out, brushing gently over Jaime’s. “But for now, your parents wouldn’t want you pushing yourself like this. They’d say exactly what I’m about to say-time to rest, sweetheart.”

Jaime exhaled, a flicker of defeat crossing his face-but beneath it, warmth lingered. He nodded slowly, eyes lowering, the ghost of a smile tugging at his lips.