Chapter 33
Liora’s POV
“Sure, it’s fine. You don’t have to explain everything… it’s your private life,” I said, the words slipping out more casually than I intended.
“What private life?” Aurora’s small, puzzled voice interrupted.
My heart skipped.
What did I just say?
I quickly forced a smile. “No, Rora… I mean, we are Daddy’s private life, but he still has meetings to attend sometimes.”
“Oh…” she nodded slowly, accepting it with innocent logic.
“I’m going to miss Daddy… a little bit,” she added softly, resting her small hand against my lap. “Because I have you here.”
Oh, Aurora… you’re such a darling.
My chest tightened with warmth as I lifted her into my arms.
“I see someone has replaced me,” Derek’s amused voice said from the doorway.
I turned slightly to find him leaning ag
