Chapter 268

Serena’s POV I closed the door to Vivian's room quietly, my heart still full from those precious moments with our daughter. Her tiny fingers had wrapped around mine as I sang her favorite lullaby. Those little moments made everything worth it. "Did she finally fall asleep?" Ryan asked, leaning against the hallway wall with that devastatingly handsome smirk of his. "Out like a light," I whispered, walking toward him. "I reminded Mrs. Patterson about her feeding schedule. She needs the organic formula I prepared, not the store-bought one." Ryan pulled me into his arms, his scent enveloping me like a warm blanket. "You've already told her three times today," he murmured against my hair. "I just want to make sure everything's perfect while I'm gone," I sighed, leaning into his chest. "Come with me," he said suddenly, taking my hand and leading me toward our bedroom. The intensity in his eyes made my stomach flutter. The moment our bedroom door closed, Ryan's lips crashed against mine, hung