He Stares Back

Chap. 71: Because Its The Nice Thing To Do

*10 months later*

The Autumn sun beats down on the city of Back Hills. Christian straightens his desk as he tries to decide if he should pack up for the day or continue on with his research. The billionaire looks to the pictures on his desk. Each filled with his family he made on his own. Distant sounds of little feet trampling into the waiting room right outside his office makes him smile.

Christian arches a brow, shaking his head. "Jaxon Grey Taylor."

The sound of Emily's soft voice makes the billionaire smile wide. Christian's office doors open. In rushes Jaxon, who immediately goes to Christian's lap. Emily shakes her head at the hyper little boy, holding a small bundle in her arms. The couple had just found out only days ago that Jaxon had a mild form of ADHD but that it wold gradually increase over time.

Christian grabs his eldest son and plops him down into his lap. The little boy squirms in his father's lap.

"I'm bored!" Jaxon exclaims.

"Then play with your toys." Christian gives Emily a look.

"I want to go to the park!" Jaxon shouts.

Emily gives him a look, swaying the sleeping baby in her arms. "No shouting, young man! We've talked about this."

Jaxon climbs down from his father's lap and runs around the office. Emily sighs heavily. Christian holds out his arms, knowing Emily is tired of holding and caring for their newest addition to the family, Rhett Ransom Taylor.

"Rhett has been fussy." Emily hands the baby to Christian, who marvels at his sleeping son with stars in his eyes. "I never thought I'd get him to fall asleep with Jaxon running around."

Christian cradles the infant in his arms, clicking his tongue as he beams down at his creation. Emily grabs Jaxon as the little boy begins to dash past her. She puts him on her lap and keep him there even though he begins to whine.

"Are you done for the day?" Emily says curiously, "Or do you have another meeting?"

Suddenly, Christian's secretary, Mallory Graves, appears. She smiles at little Jaxon, giving him a sucker, patting his head. She turns to Christian, who is too wrapped up in his youngest son's nap than anything else.

Mallory clears her throat, smiling. Christian looks up to see the raven haired woman standing there. He straightens up, holding his son to his chest.

                "I filed your last request on the Martinson deal with Andrew Martinson." Mallory nods to Christian, "What else needs to be done, Mr. Taylor?"

              "Go home, Miss Graves." Christian says with a bittersweet smile, "I'm packing up for the day. It's best I spend more time with my family on a day such as this."

             Mallory nods to him. "Agreed, sir. Thank you."

              Mallory quickly leaves. Rhett burst out crying in Christian's arms. The billionaire shushes him softly and rocks him, patting his back.

              "Shh, Rhett." Christian says in a baby tone of voice, "Don't make a fuss."

               Emily smirks as she stands, holding a wild Jaxon to her legs. "Just like his dad."

              Christian sticks his tongue out at her, being playful. He hands the infant to his wife and packs up for the day.

                "Can we eat nuggets in the bathtub?" Jaxon says to Christian as he picks his suitcase up.

                 Christian picks his son up, propping him on his hip. "Eating nuggets in the bathtub? I don't think so."

                  "Why? Jenny cleaned it yesterday!" Jaxon smiles at the memory of when he pestered the maid when she was cleaning the restrooms of the house. "She made it smell pretty."

                   Christian chuckles at his son, kissing the side of his head. Emily smiles at her husband as they head to the elevator.

                    "And we're not having nuggets tonight." Emily says with a smile, nodding to Happy, who waits for them. "Abigail Jane is bring her famous chicken casserole and we're going to be nice and eat it."

               "Why?" Jaxon pouts.

               "Because its the nice thing to do." Emily sighs heavily, "She's been very lonely since her husband left her."

                Christian winks at his son, whispering in his ear. "I'll stop by McDonald's on the way home."

                 Jaxon cheers loudly. "Yay!"

               Emily gives her husband a dirty look. "Now is that mature? I told him—"

               "I know, my love." Christian sighs as he cuddles his eldest son to his side, "But there were times when you got what you wanted when I planned for us to have something else."

                Emily rolls her eyes. "Jerk."

                "You love me." Christian smirks confidently.

                  Emily gives him a look. "You're lucky that I do."

               "Yeah, I am." Christian gives her a soft look, "Come here."

                 Christian sets his suitcase down and grabs Emily by the waist. He pulls her into him, kissing her. Jaxon snarls at them, covering his eyes.

                 "Ewwwww!" Jaxon shouts in disgust.

                Christian stares down into Emily's loving eyes, her face tired.

                  "I love you, Emily Taylor." He says happily.

                    Emily smiles back. "And I love you, Mr. Taylor."

Hey readers! So I was writing my last chapter and I was like "Mallory will NEVER be April". I am so weird 😂
Anyways, I wanted to thank my readers for the long journey we've went through. I deeply apologize for not writing more for this story. I felt that it needed its end and to do it this way.

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