Becoming strangers again (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 182

LILY

The moment Ryan's car pulled over on the driveway, I skipped down the step, racing towards him with the widest smile.

He widened his arms, waiting for me with a smile as wide as mine. The moment I circled my hand around his waist, he lifted me off the floor and swirled me around.

He peppered kisses on my neck as he inhaled deeply. "I have missed you."

I know he wants to meet the boys but doesn't want it to make seem like they are the only ones he wants to see. Pulling away, I grabbed his hand, dragging him towards the door.

The moment he opened it, Liam, Neo, and Ethan, who were still a bit sick because he caught a cold held onto printed words that read.

WELCOME HOME DAD.

Ryan paused, his eyes watering as he stared at them. "my boys…" he whispered, too emotional to make a move. I tapped his arm lightly.

"They are waiting for you."

He chuckled, closing the distance between them in three strides. He fell to his knees and pulled them into a big hug.

"I have rehearsed so many things I would say to you boys when you come home, and now I am speechless." He pulled back and pecked their cheeks one after the other. "I am sorry I took so much time finding you all, and I am very very happy that you all are home, back to us."

Tears rolled down his cheeks, and as Liam reached forward to wipe it, I couldn't control my emotions. I knew I was going to cry even before the tears came.

"how about you go shower while I fix dinner."

Nodding, he kissed the boys one last time before walking away. Even as he walked up the stairs, he kept looking back to stare at them.

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