Page 36 of Chained to You (Dark Billionaires 6)

I sighed. That kiss would have to wait, I guess. Andy sounded eager to get me home, after all.

James said, “Let’s take you home,” and I nodded in agreement.

After saying good-bye to the wonderful nurses who had looked after me, I gleefully left the ward I had been cooped up in for the past week.

The moment we arrived at James’s million-dollar mansion some half hour later and I got out of the car, Aria ran up to me and wrapped her arms around my waist.

“Yay! Mia, you’re home. You’re finally home. I missed you so much,” the little girl said, a big smile on her adorable face.

I carefully came down to my knees, since my body was still inflamed, and hugged her tightly. “I’ve missed you, too,” I said.

When I let her go, Aria moved back and shrieked excitedly, “We’re going to have a girls-only slumber party tonight. Yay! I can’t wait. I can’t wait.”

Aria’s eagerness was certainly infectious, and I found myself chuckling along with her, quite enthusiastic about the prospect as well. Especially since I had been in hospital for a week, which had been quite lonely to say the least.

When I managed to stand again, because my legs were still a little sore, I noted Savannah watching us not too far away. I moved forward, and we hugged tightly.

“How are you feeling?” Savannah asked.

“Better,” I said, chuckling. “Let’s go inside.”

She nodded, and as we headed into the house, James lifted Aria into his arms and followed us. Andy, on the other hand, was busy taking out my suitcase.

The moment I stepped into the foyer, Scott came toward me, a handsome smile on his gorgeous face in greeting.

“Hello, Mia, darling,” he said, pulling me enthusiastically into his arms. “You look better than when I last saw you.” He moved back and carefully inspected me as if I were an expensive jewel. “Hmm… Your bruises are getting a lot lighter.”

I said, “That’s good, isn’t it?”

He nodded as he led me farther into the house. “Yes, of course.”

Once we were in the living room, I saw Eric, Matt, and William drinking what I assumed was beer and chatting away. Obviously, they were socializing. The moment they saw me, they came over and asked how I was feeling, to which I replied that I was much better. Savannah, to my surprise, was acting very maternal and fussing over me. She even shooed away the men to give me some space and suggested I retire to my room since it looked as though I needed a good rest before the party this evening.

I turned to her. “Party? What party?”

She smiled. “Just a welcome home party,” she said. “Aria suggested we do one for you.”

“I see,” I said, turning my eyes to Aria, who was still in her father’s arms, grinning at me cheekily.

“It’s gonna be fun.” Aria turned to her dad. “Right, Daddy?”

James nodded as he winked at me. I blushed profusely since he looked so hot when he did that. Once again, I wanted to kiss him, but of course I couldn’t. Not here when there were people around.

“Yes, that does sound fun.” I turned to Savannah. “Right, I’m going to go up and take a little nap. Feeling rather tired.”

It must have been the painkillers.

After excusing myself, I headed up the stairs to my room, Savannah coming along with me.

It wasn’t long before I found myself cozily snuggling in my own bed, which was a blessing.

Once Savannah had finished tucking me in and said, “Have a good sleep,” I nodded and closed my eyes, falling deep into my slumber straight away.

When I woke, I felt refreshed and alert. That sleep had been indeed wonderful.

I stretched before getting out of bed. I was just raiding my closet for a change of clothes before heading into the shower when a few knocks came at the door.

“Mia?” Andy’s voice came through.

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