THE BILLIONAIRE'S DESIRE novel Chapter 23

CHAPTER 23

"May I take her in my arms?" He redirected his focus to Ariana in order to avoid being devoured by rage.

"Certainly, but be cautious with her, as she is a little heavier." She informed Marcus prior to giving birth to their daughter.

It was his first time, and he wanted to hug her close, but he knew he needed to be cautious not to crush her delicate bones, as she was a delicate little angel. He gloated over AJ's dimpled chin. When he smiled, the child smiled back, which was the most wonderful sensation, then his daughter reached for his nose and inserted her little finger into one of his nostrils, then into one of his ears, before inserting that finger into his mouth. "Eww, you're so disgusting!" He reacted and attempted to reunite Daniella with her kid.

"Pa-pa?"

Daniella couldn't believe what she was hearing! She felt cheated when her daughter's first word was PAPA rather than MAMA but was overjoyed when AJ began to speak. "Did you happen to hear it?"

Marcus was overcome with emotion and delight, and he silently told AJ that he would be the greatest Daddy he could be. "Indeed, baby. "Papa is here," he said as he fiercely held his daughter. He was just sad that he was not present on the day she was born and throughout her childhood.

Marcus practically took over when it came to teaching AJ how to swim like a pro, and Daniella wasn't expecting Marcus to be so kind since he was too tough and difficult to deal with. AJ was having a good time in the water, and she hated to be a downer, but that was sufficient for the day.

"What are your plans?" He inquired as to when Daniella stole AJ away from him.

"I'm on my way home, Marcus." She was less abrasive with him than she had been previously, and was more respectful in her interactions with him.

"I will accompany you," he urged.

Daniella declined his offer, but the man persisted on going regardless of the consequences. However, he was intelligent enough to wear his mask even without the rest of the suit. "It'll be problematic if anyone sees you with me," she explained.

"You're being paranoid for no reason, Dani." He reassured her and volunteered to carry AJ for the remainder of their stroll. When she was in her father's arms, the youngster squealed with happiness. "However, I questioned how you could hold her constantly since she was so heavy."

"I'm accustomed to her stature, Marcus." She kept her response brief since she didn't want to go into depth because it would appear as though they were rekindling their friendship.

"I observe. Her weight must be one of the reasons you are so seductive," he complemented her figure, which rendered her unconscious. Daniella repositioned the robe over the swimming suit she was wearing, and Marcus found her vanity amusing and endearing.

She had not anticipated his carrying the infant up to their bedroom. "I appreciate your assistance," she replied as she opened the door.

"May I enter?" He desired to spend more time with her kid and to visit her more frequently.

"How come?" she inquired.

"I'd like to watch you nursing my child," he stated plainly.

"Marcus!" Daniella flushed at the prospect of the scene Marcus alluded to.

"You're simply being impure, Dani. Breastfeeding is a natural process," he reassured her.

"Are we getting near now?" You act as though we are in close proximity! Perhaps you've forgotten how you broke my heart?" Daniella saw a difference once she was no longer angry with him.

"Perhaps you've forgotten what you did to me as well?" Without me, you will be without a lovely daughter." He reciprocated by reminding Daniella of her error.

"Fine!" She accepted and allowed him to enter. Once entering the room, she requested Marcus's assistance in watching their daughter while she changed her clothing. She then escorted her daughter to the nursing station she had established beside the window. She thought that providing her kid with a comfortable nursing station would go a long way toward providing her daughter with much-needed relaxation and bonding time. Daniella gazed at Marcus before allowing AJ to lick on her breast.

"Go ahead," he responded when Daniella hesitated to feed their infant while he was present, and then he witnessed his daughter take a large mouthful of Daniella's breast and begin sucking for milk. He was hardly a sex-crazed pervert, but seeing Daniella nursing their daughter sparked his interest. Alternatively, it might be that his affections for the lady were always present.

Typically, her daughter would fall asleep while nursing. Daniella transferred AJ to their bed after ensuring she was deep sleeping. "Are you still here?" She inquired of the man who was snoozing in his seat.

"I awaited your arrival. However, Dani, don't you believe it would be better for AJ if he slept in the crib?" Yes, her bed was enormous given the room's configuration of two queen-sized beds, but a kid must remain in the crib for safety reasons. Occasionally, adults move a lot while sleeping, putting the youngster in risk.

"I'm comfortable when she sleeps alongside me; why are you so concerned?" She became upset with his nosiness.