THE BILLIONAIRE'S DESIRE novel Chapter 17

CHAPTER 17

Daniella's room lacked a crib for AJ. Rather than that, there were two beds that, when united, could accommodate at least five people. She simply wanted additional sleeping space for herself and AJ.

A comfortable nursing chair was beside the window that viewed the seaside for her breastfeeding session with AJ. It was far too comfy, and the scenery was spectacular, so there was no reason why her kid would not fall asleep sucking at her breasts for sustenance.

Every time she is alone, she cannot help but think of the man who was once her everything. Though she had promised AJ that she would focus exclusively on her, she couldn't help herself. Moving on was simple to say...

While AJ was sleeping, she asked Patty to take over her daughter so she could check on Lilian, but when she found Lilian breastfeeding her infant in the living room, she opted not to bother her and returned upstairs undetected.

She grew depressed when she passed their living room upstairs on her route to her bedroom. It's where she used to watch television shows with Marcus, and, unlike the downstairs living space, it was cosier and more suited to long chats with family and friends. It included a flat-screen television, a home theatre system, a video gaming console, and a media player. Additionally, it features a large couch that seats two people and is ideal for lovers and couples. The six-seater sofa was likewise built to her father's specifications.

"Would you mind if I gave you a dime for your thought?" Lilian was on her way to her room when she noticed Daniella standing near the second-floor living room.

"Lilian! "I apologize; I was unaware you had arrived," she apologized. Lilian is probably on her way to her bedroom to comfort her sleeping daughter. "Why are you refusing to enter my room?" Lilian was invited.

"However, Vanessa was asleep, and I'm sure AJ was as well," Lilian refused her invitation out of consideration for Daniella.

"I insist," she stated in response to Lilian's refusal.

Lilian arched her brows and followed Daniella to her chamber. To be sure, the woman possessed a strong personality and a keen sense of self-interest. When she eventually entered Daniella's bedroom, she was taken aback by its spaciousness. Although the united beds took up half of the living area, there was still plenty of room for virtually everything. "I heard your spouse went to Syria to combat terrorists," she explained, recounting the horrors she had heard from the workers.

"Yes, wasn't he a gentleman?" That is, not everyone is eager to be deployed abroad to fight," She spoke as though she were ecstatic about Marcus.

"I concur," Lilian stated.

Daniella lamented that being a single mother was not an easy assignment. Paloma proposed hiring a babysitter for AJ, but she was adamant about caring for her kid herself. Call it insecurities or what have you, but she didn't want AJ to grow up with a nanny. AJ and Vanessa normally played outside throughout the day and afterwards watched chuchu tv. While the children were occupied, the moms could chat about males.

"Will your spouse return home before AJ turns one?" Paloma questioned as they stood outside watching the children play.

Daniella was taken aback by Paloma's question. She was supposed to tell her stepmother of the annulment but utterly forgot. Lilian was the only one who was aware of the truth about her and Marcus. "I'm not certain, Ma, but I'm hoping he can make it." Lilian cleared her throat as she listened to their chat.

"Since he was not there at your child's baptism, he should be present on her first birthday. Daniella was scolded by Paloma, "I'm advising you to call him." She was already upset with Lilian, who has refused to reveal Vanessa's father's name, and Daniella's husband, who has not visited their home since he left for Syria.

"I'll make an attempt to contact him later, Ma." She lied in order for Paloma to go on to the next question, if there is one.

"How about you, Lilian?"

Lilian pursed her lips when Paloma's gaze shifted to her and she stared at Daniella. "And how about you, Ma?" She was curious as to what Paloma had had for lunch to be so inquisitive.

"I'm referring to Vanessa's father." "Could you just tell me who the bastard was?" Her sixtieth birthday was approaching, and all she desired was to witness her two daughters marry blissfully.

"If you want me to commit a crime, I will assist you in locating him," Lilian responded cynically, further infuriating Paloma.

"However, what is your strategy now?" You're going to marry another man who is unrelated to Vanessa?" Paloma took a defensive stance and kept lecturing Lilian on her future plans.

"Ma, please give Lilian time to sort out her feelings for the man," Daniella pleaded in an attempt to save Lilian from the firing squad.

"Did you not learn anything from your ordeal, Lilian?" Yes, I was content with another guy who was not your father, but the relationship was incomplete since I am unable to bring you to live with us. "I was afraid Greg might do something awful to you while I was gone," Paloma stated as to why she refused to let Lilian live with them.

Daniella listened to Paloma's speech but was taken aback to learn that the woman was fearful of her father abusing her loved child. "How are you able to say that, Ma?" Daniella lamented, "My father was a decent man." How could Paloma have anticipated something like this happening to Lilian?

"Pardon me, Ella; I was just attempting to protect her. You've seen the news reports of stepfathers who were spiteful against their stepdaughter. "I hope this makes sense," Paloma stated.

Daniella nodded, knowing that as a mother, she would do all possible to safeguard AJ. However, her father Gregory would never rape another woman's daughter if he had his own. She cast a glance towards Lilian, feeling empathy for the other woman. It must be excruciating for Lilian to miss her mother on a daily basis!

"If that is the case, then I do not require the presence of a guy in my life!" Daniella and Lilian both made declarations.

Paloma shook her head incredulously as she walked away from them and into her car to go shopping. She'd be in desperate need of a new gown for her forthcoming birthday! Communicating with Daniella and Lilian was similar to speaking with a friend on messenger, except that the messages you wrote were only viewed by Daniella and Lilian.

Patty handed Daniella a box from an unknown source the day following her tense conversation with Paloma and Lilian. When the box came, they were all in the living room. She was delighted to receive it since she was anticipating a delivery from Rainbow Tots.

"Stop!" Paloma yelled before Daniella could cut the tapes that were around the box. They had no idea who sent the package, so what if it contained a bomb? It might be her age, but Paloma has recently developed paranoia.

"You're being very emotional, Ma." "Perhaps this is AJ's new dress that I purchased online," Daniella said, opening the package.

"Common sense dictates that it is better to be safe than sorry." Ella, please bring the gift outside and we'll open it together. "Patty, you look after the children," Paloma said as the three of them stepped outside to inspect the package.

Daniella raised her eyebrows but carried the package outside as Paloma directed. She gently opened the wrapper with a cutter. "Oh my God!" she said upon discovering the urn inside the present.

"Is that a vase for flowers?" "I didn't realize you had a suitor," Paloma pinched her brow, "but he should have sent some flowers, not just a vase." Paloma expressed her point of view.

Daniella removed the urn from the box and showed it to the others; she then discovered that it included a card and read it aloud. "He is no longer alive!" She informed everyone that Marcus had died and that the urn contained his ashes following his cremation.

"What? How did you become a widow at the age of thirty-one?" Paloma burst out laughing when she learned of Marcus' death and admonished Daniella about picking a military as a partner.

Daniella was at a loss for what to do if she burst into tears at the tragic news. She sent a silent gaze at Lilian and begged for her assistance, but the foolish lady shook her shoulders. She then collapsed.