The Billionaire's Maid Bride novel Chapter 616

"Hughes is a couple of years younger than Emma, and Allison always teases her, calling him her 'little boyfriend.'

\"He's hurt, and you've got the nerve to tease me about my little boyfriend, Hughes? I gotta go—Allie is waiting for me...\"

Emma hung up the phone, her heart racing with concern as she grabbed her jacket.

Just then, Hughes caught her fingers, his eyes narrowing with a mix of pain and mischief. \"What was that? I've got no energy?\"

Emma flushed, surprised he'd hung onto her offhand comment. She leaned down, pressed a reassuring kiss to his lips, then pulled back with a smirk. \"Poor choice of words. You're as tough as a lion, Mr. Kenneth. But I do have to run. Allie and I are heading to Silvertown for a film shoot, and I'll be gone for a couple of months.\" She squeezed his hand. \"I'll make time to come see you, okay? Take care and don't be too stubborn. Call Bryan if you need anything.\"

As Emma dashed out, Hughes chuckled softly, the scent of her peach perfume lingering in the air—a comforting reminder of their moment. Despite the sting of his wound, he found himself smiling again. He whipped out his smartphone and shot her a text.

\"Slow down on your way, Lauren. If you need me, I might not make it, but Bryan's your guy. He's almost as good as me, minus a little finesse.\"

At 10 a.m., Leah hosted a card game.

Margo, carrying a tray of iced tea, opened the game as the well-to-do ladies from Northfield gathered around the table. Ever since the news that Leah's golden girl, Penny, was set to marry into the prestigious Lindbergs, Leah had found herself in the inner circles of Northfield's elite. Though she couldn't bring herself to splurge on handbags worth millions, her daughter's upcoming nuptials were her golden ticket.