M was eager to take Nathan back to their dormitory.


    Nathan''s eyes were brimming with affection.


    As soon as they stepped inside, he eagerly pulled her into his arms, longing to kiss her. Yet, M stopped him by cing her hand on his lips.


    "What are you doing?" M asked.


    Nathan was confused. "You brought me back to the dorm so urgently. Didn''t you want-"


    "No," M shyly interrupted, patting his shoulder. "Let go for now."Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    After Nathan released her, she took his hand and led him into the bedroom.


    The nanny, Pauline, was nodding off at the edge of the bed, while Jaspery on his stomach, contentedly chewing on a toy without making a sound. Hisrge, bright eyes shimmered with curiosity.


    As soon as Jasper spotted Nathan, he locked his gaze on Nathan intently. But the instant Jasper caught sight of M, his excitement became palpable. He iled his limbs and babbled happily, like a ne revving up for takeoff.


    Pauline snapped awake instantly. Seeing M and Nathan, she anxiously exined, "Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, I identally dozed off."


    M offered a gentle smile. "It''s all right. You''ve been working hard."


    She understood well the exhaustion that came with caring for children, and she was immensely grateful for Pauline''s efforts.


    M reached into the crib and lifted Jasper into her arms. His smile widened as he nestled against her.


    Nathan felt a rush of joy and warmth. It had been two months since theirst reunion, and Jasper had noticeably grown. Jasper was now adept at ying with toys and rolling over. Affectionately, Nathan reached out and said, "Here. Let me hold him for a moment."


    M passed Jasper into his arms.


    As Nathan cradled Jasper, the smile on the baby''s face was reced by a serious gaze as he examined Nathan''s features. Nathan, too, gazed earnestly at Jasper''s adorable face. M couldn''t help but smile as she watched the father and son locking eyes.


    "Why is he looking at me like that?" Nathan asked.


    M stroked Jasper''s back and replied softly, "He''s probably just feeling a bit unsure. But it''s a good sign he''s not crying. He might likely cry if it was someone else."


    Unable to resist, Nathan kissed Jasper''s cheek. But to his surprise, Jasper responded by pping him. Nathan looked at Jasper in shock, while M and Pauline watched in astonishment.


    In a rush, M handed Jasper to


    Pauline while she quickly checked Nathan''s cheek and said, "Don''t take it personally. He''s just a


    five-month-old baby who doesn''t understand anything yet."


    Nathan took her hand, kissed her lips, and said, "Don''t worry, I won''t. I''m just surprised. This little one seems to have a strong sense of self-preservation, which is a good thing."


    At that moment, another nanny named Georgina returned with food. Upon spotting Nathan and M, Georgina greeted them quickly.


    Pauline and Georgina usually swapped shifts during meal times, and M didn''t want to disrupt their routine.


    She gently patted Jasper''s head and whispered, "Be good. We''re going to have a meal. We''ll hang out with youter."


    Nathan smiled warmly and also patted Jasper''s head, saying, "Be good."


    He wasn''t deeply connected to Jasper at this point. Instead, he was


    more excited about being with M


    after months apart. He believed he could bond with Jasper gradually since they had plenty of time ahead.


    Hand in hand, they left the room, and Nathan eagerly guided M into the nearby study.


    M looked confused. "Aren''t we going to eat?"


    Ignoring her question, Nathan closed the door and pressed her against it, kissing her passionately. After being apart for so long and almost losing her in an ident, Nathan''s heart urgently needed her warmth.