Chapter 48

Soon after dinner, we all gathered in the living room, sipping our coffees. As usual, Bella is in my arms, and Sophie is in her lap. I can see the strain on Bella's face when I looked down on her. She is obviously still recuperating, and the excitement of the day is taking a toll on her.

My parents must have noticed it too that they call it a night. Collette went with them and told Bella she'll revisit her tomorrow. After the hugs and goodbyes, I took Sophie in my arms and told Bella to freshen up.

I told her I would tuck our daughter to bed while she gets ready for bed. If you're wondering, I'm spending the night. There's no way in hell I'm leaving my girl alone tonight. She smiled at me gratefully and kissed Sophie and me.

" Goodnight, mommy, goodnight, Nana." Our angel whispered sleepily to her mother and grandmother.

" Goodnight, my darling girl." Aunt Agnes answered and kissed Sophie's cheek, then turned to Bella and me.

" Goodnight, honey." She hugged and kissed Bella.

"Thank you, Liam, and goodnight." She squeezed my arms.

" There's no need to thank me, Aunt Agnes. I will gladly do this for the rest of my life." I answered her and smiled. She patted my cheek and retired to her room.

" Goodnight, mom," Bella answered her mom.

" Goodnight, my sweet. I love you." Bella turned to our daughter and kissed her again. She then went to her room while I went to my daughter's room. She asked me to read her a book before going to bed, which I happily obliged.

This will be the first time I tucked my daughter in bed as her father and read her a story. I become a little bit emotional. I sat beside her in her bed and read her favorite book, sleeping beauty. She said the book is about her mom and me and how I kissed her mom so that she will wake up.

I laughed at what she said and agreed with her. I was in the middle of the story when she fell asleep with her head on my lap. I was stroking her hair while reading, which helped her fall asleep faster. I kissed her head and covered her with the blanket securely. I turned off the lights but left a small lamp on.

I stared at my little Angel and felt so proud that I am her father. She has her mother's eyes, but she resembles me more when I was young. How could I be so blind and stupid and did not see? In my defense, I did not know Bella was that girl six years ago. So it didn't cross my mind that I am Sophie's father.

I stared at my sleeping daughter a bit more before closing her door and transferred to Bella's room. She is already on the bed facing the door. Her drooping eyes tells me she is fighting sleep to wait for me. I approached her and bent to kiss her head.

" Go to sleep, love. I will hop in there to take a quick shower." I pointed to the bathroom and smiled. She nodded and closed her eyes. I kissed her head again then went into the bathroom to take a shower.

After 15 minutes of rushed shower, I came out of the bathroom with only my boxers on. I rubbed my wet hair with the towel then climbed to the bed beside Bella. I gathered her in my arms when I saw her stirred and faced me.

She placed her head on my chest and felt her hand over my heart. I took her hand and kissed her palm. I placed my lips on her forehead to give her a long kiss, holding her hand above my heart.

" I love you, Bella," I whispered to her. She then looked up at me and stared into my eyes with so much love.

" I love you, too, Liam." She whispered back. My heart constricted, and I felt like crying. We stared at each other lovingly. Slowly I dipped my head and kissed her soft, sweet lips. I poured all my love into that kiss and held her in my arms tenderly.

She raised her hand to cup my cheek, and I held her face in my hand. I deepened our kiss and intruded her mouth with my tongue. I heard her moan softly, and I am getting turned on, but I am still holding back.

I know she's not fully recovered, but she just felt so good in my arms, and her kisses and moans are so addicting.

" Baby, we need to stop. You are still weak and not yet fully healed. Trust me, baby, I am hanging on a thin thread here. I want you so bad, it hurts, but I don't want to hurt you, too. I will wait, baby, until you're fully recovered. Then I will make love to you all night long." I whispered to her in a strained voice, trying to control my arousal.

" Thank you, babe. Sorry if I make you uncomfortable." She answered shyly. I lifted her face and stared at her beautiful hazel eyes.

" I am not uncomfortable, babe. I am aroused. I want you, but I love you more that's why I will let you sleep, for now." I smiled at her and kissed her lips repeatedly. She giggled and kissed me playfully, too.

" Now, off to sleep, you beautiful temptress." I tapped her bum, and she gasped. She hit my chest softly and buried her face in my neck. I chuckled and hugged her tight. She is still very innocent despite her being a mother.

My sweet, innocent girl is still so shy with our little intimacy. I will show her how much she affects me and how much I wanted her when it is time.

" Goodnight, my love," I whispered to her and kissed her head.

" Goodnight, babe, and thank you for making me feel like I'm the most beautiful woman in the world. Being in your arms like this and listening to your heartbeat is my favorite place to be." She whispered back and kissed my chin. I gathered her close and put the cover over us, sighing contentedly.

" Because to me, you are the most beautiful woman in the world, baby. When I hold you in my arms, I feel like I'm holding the whole world." I told her and hugged her tight, kissing her forehead.

She wrapped her arm around my torso and put her leg over mine. I wrapped my arm around her as well and held her head close. We fell asleep holding each other tight as if scared we might lose each other.

No words can describe the feeling I am feeling right now. Watching her sleep in my arms is the best feeling of all. If I were time, I would stop and watch her sleep all night.