Ex-husband wants me back novel

Chapter 546 " Welcome back , Mr. Daven , " greeted the two security guards who had been stationed near the right - wing pavilion . Daven was a little puzzled by the heightened security , but he knew it must have been arranged by Nathan while he was at the prosecutor's office . All he could do was nod in acknowledgment . It was late at night when they finally returned to the master bedroom . The corridor lights were dim , casting a quiet calm that felt worlds apart from the chaos of the day .

The moment the door opened , Grace ran inside first , with Josh following behind , carrying an extra pillow from his own room . Althea smiled softly at the sight . She walked toward the wardrobe , intending to get sleepwear for the children and for Daven . " I'll get your pajamas first , " she said gently . But before her hand could reach the handle , Daven was already beside her . "No need , " he said quietly . Althea turned . " I was just going to- " " I'll get them , " Daven interrupted , his tone gentle but firm . " You sit down . You must be exhausted . Rest .

" Josh immediately stepped closer . " I'll help , Dad . " Daven gave a brief smile . " Alright . Get your own pajamas and Grace's . " Josh nodded and carefully opened the wardrobe , while Daven took his own night clothes . Althea finally gave in and sat on the sofa in the center of the spacious room . Grace quickly hurried over . " Mom , I'll stay with you , " she said brightly , wrapping her arms around Althea's arm . Daven glanced at them briefly before returning his attention to helping Josh . It didn't take long before everything was ready .

After that , they took turns showering - Daven first , then Josh . Grace waited patiently in the room , staying close to Althea the whole time , chatting about little things that made Althea laugh softly . When everyone was finally dressed for bed , they gathered on the large mattress . Grace immediately lay down in the middle , pulling the blanket up to her chin . " Mom , " she said hopefully , " tell me a story . " Josh let out a small sigh but lay down on the other side . Althea smiled . " What kind of story tonight ? " Grace thought for a moment . " About a princess ...

but not a sad one . " Althea nodded and began in a gentle voice . " Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a grand castle . Everyone thought her life was perfect . But in truth , she often felt lonely ... " 1/3 Grace looked at her intently . " One day , " Althea continued , " a knight came along . He wasn't the greatest fighter , but he was always there whenever the princess needed him . " Josh spoke up quietly , " That's not an ordinary knight . " Althea smiled . " You're right . He wasn't the strongest - but he was the most loyal . " Grace hugged her pillow tighter .

" Then they built a new castle , " Althea went on . " Not from stone , but from happiness . And inside it , they had a little family that kept the castle warm . ' Josh cleared his throat softly . " And the knight eventually learned how to cook . " Daven , who was sitting at the edge of the bed , chuckled . " That part wasn't necessary . " Grace giggled . The story continued - simple , warm , filled with soft laughter in between . Before long , Grace's voice faded . Her eyes slowly closed . A few minutes later , her breathing became steady and even .

Josh tried to stay awake a little longer , but eventually he drifted off too , one hand still resting on top of the blanket . Althea fell quiet , watching the two of them . She gently straightened their blankets , brushed the strands of hair away from Grace's face , and smoothed the sleeve of Josh's pajama where it had folded awkwardly . Daven switched off the main lights , leaving only the soft glow of the bedside lamp . He walked over and stopped behind her . Slowly , he wrapped his arms around her from behind .

Althea leaned back into him without hesitation , without worry - because she knew her husband was right there . " They're growing up so fast , " Daven whispered . Althea nodded . " And we almost missed so much . " Daven didn't answer right away . He only tightened his embrace . " We didn't miss anything , sweetheart , " he murmured . " You were there for every little moment Josh had . And I did everything I could to be there for Grace - through everything . With you . " Althea turned and looked at him closely . " And this time , " he continued softly , " we'll go through it together .

No more being apart . " After making sure the blankets covered the children properly , they moved to the small sofa in the corner of the room . The night lamp cast a warm , quiet light around them . For a few seconds , they simply looked at each other . " I still can't believe today really happened , " Althea said softly . admin