Chapter 18 - New home (1/2)

”Lily” Adrien shouted, throwing himself into her arms. ”Where have you been so long?” He sniffed. His eyes were completely swollen and red. Did he cry a lot? Lily glanced unhappily over to Alexandre, who calmly handed over his cloak to the butler. Why did he have to go shopping with her?

Gently she stroked Adrien's dark hair. ”We still had to buy something. I'm sorry, cutie pie.”

”But you have been away so long.” Adrien rubbed his head against her chest. His little arms closed around her waist.

”I'm sorry. It took us a bit longer.” Lily affectionately explained and took the toddler into her arms.

Adrien had become even more affectionate after the death of his parents. Lily knew him well before the death of his parents. She knew he had always been a shy child who was rather reserved among strangers, but devoted to people he trusted. Elodie had overwhelmed him with her love, which made it hard for him to bear the loss of his dear mother. So he clung even more to Lily, who was now his only confidante. To the rest of the Bourbon family, the child never had much contact, as the Bourbon family had never really accepted Elodie in the family.

Fabien had shocked his family with his secret marriage to Elodie Perrin, who had neither the capital nor the right familybackground to be welcome in the de Bourbon family.

Elodie was such a simple girl who Fabien has to hold safely in the palm of his hand, to sustain the storm that had started in the Bourbon family because of her.

But after the birth of Adrien, the whole situation had relaxed a bit.

Nevertheless, she was still observed with eagle eyes by the members of the Bourbons.

That's why Fabien kept his treacherous relatives far away from his little family.

Calmingly, she stroked Adrien's little back. ”I promise, tomorrow I'll stay with you all day long.”

”Really?” Adrien raised his tear-stained face. Anticipation glittered in his eyes.

”Yes! And you decide what we play. You Agree?” Lily carefully stroked the tears from his flushed cheeks. His skin was so tender, so soft. She wanted to bite his little cheeks, but he did not like it. He was a big boy after all!

”You have to promise! You can't break promises! ”

Lily put her hand on her chest. ”Cross my heart and hope to die!” And smirked at Adrien.

”Lily, you are the best.”

Suddenly Alexandre reached for Adrien and sat him on his shoulders. ”And what about me? Did you forget me?” Alexandre asked with a playful tone. Adrien chuckled.

”Lily is the best, you're the second best, Alec.”

”Ah, I'm only number two. Is there room for change? ”Alexandre strolled comfortably with Adrien on his shoulders to the dining room. Although Alexandre was reserved most of the time, Lily really had to admit that the bossy president really cared for Adrien. He always tried hard.

After the little guy and Lily moved into Alexandre's vila. Alexandre gave everything that Adrien and Lily needed to live. He was generous and spared no circumstances.