The Ex-Wife's Triumph novel Chapter 282

By the time the two emerged from the restroom, Xavier could instantly tell the dynamic between the man and the boy had grown noticeably closer.

Seven nestled comfortably in Kingsley's arms, his little mouth running a mile a minute. "I promised Mommy I'd go home right after eating. And when I get home, I have to take a nap, and when I wake up, I get to play with my blocks, and my toy cars..."

A faint smile played on Kingsley's lips as he ruffled the boy's hair. "You're such a good boy, listening to your mom so well."

The little guy puffed out his chest and added with utter seriousness, "And I love Mommy super much!"

"Yes, you are the best boy in the world," Kingsley couldn't help but praise.

Seven giggled at the compliment, squirming in Kingsley's hold until he was set back on the floor.

He jogged over to the nanny, rubbing his eyes. "Let's go home. I'm getting sleepy."

The nanny smiled and nodded. "Alright, we'll head back right now."

By the time they arrived, Seven had fallen fast asleep in Kingsley's arms. He carefully transferred the sleeping boy to the nanny.

He couldn't go inside. He knew damn well that if he crossed the threshold into Lucy's home without permission, she would undoubtedly cut off his access to the child completely.

After a few brief instructions, Kingsley turned and walked away.

Once inside the car, Xavier glanced in the rearview mirror, tentatively breaking the silence. "Mr. Sherwood, the boy seems to be warming up to you."

Kingsley gave a noncommittal hum. He stared out the window, his tone laced with absolute certainty. "That closeness comes with conditions. If I ever crossed a line with the people he loves, he'd draw a hard boundary and freeze me out in a heartbeat."

Xavier couldn't help but laugh. "He's certainly got a sharp mind for a kid!"

Meanwhile, back in the States.

That afternoon,

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