Savoring His Sweet Features

Dominic felt a pang in his chest at the sight, but he masked it well. Meanwhile, Darcy's other underlings, who stood at a distance from the bed, were astonished by her behavior. 

It wasn't unusual to see Darcy smile or grin, but her usual smiles were sarcastic and sinister, often indicating she was plotting something dangerous or was confronting someone. The Darcy before them, however, wore a soft, genuine smile, her eyes filled with warmth as she gazed at Cayden. It made them question whether she was truly their boss or some sort of doppelgänger. 

Cayden averted his gaze, determined not to let Darcy's simple words and gestures affect him. Internally, however, his heart bloomed like a rose, despite his efforts to remain aloof. He reminded himself that her attempts at reconciliation weren't enough, and he couldn't allow himself to be swayed so easily.