Chapter 139

When Emily woke up, a sharp pain throbbed in her head, making her wince as she slowly sat up in bed. She paused, her movements stilled by a sudden realization. This wasn’t her room—it was Lily’s. That meant it hadn’t been a dream. She had cried in Nicholas’s arms.

"Damn it, Emily," she muttered under her breath, cursing herself in embarrassment. Shaking off the memory, she quickly climbed out of bed and stepped into the living area.

Lily and Nikon were already at the breakfast table, chatting animatedly.

"Good morning! Finally decided to join us, huh?" Lily greeted her with a teasing smile.

"Mommy, good morning!" Nikon said with bright eyes before pouting slightly. "Why didn’t you sleep with me last night?"

Emily’s heart softened instantly. She leaned down, kissing his forehead. "I’m sorry, sweetheart. We’ll sleep together tonight, okay?"

Nikon’s face lit up with happiness, and he returned to his breakfast, his earlier disappointment forgotten.