Page 74 of The Bride and the Billionaire Grump

He slowly delegated his work and lightened his caseload before the baby arrived.

We haven’t had many fights or hiccups along the way. Even though we’re very different people, the connection between us flourished the minute we allowed it to.

I’ve never felt so close to someone, or as happy.

Of course, there was an adjustment period where we had to get used to each other’s quirks and daily rhythms, but it went as smoothly as it could have.

Tiffany has been such a positive influence on Aaron. She encouraged him to take time off work and reassured him that his reputation would remain on the up and up.

With my help, we convinced him to reveal the truth about the Callum Pierce situation. With Tiffany’s help, Aaron’s name was cleared and Callum was dropped by his team and all the brands he had deals with.

Right now, everything feels right.

I change into a bikini and head down to the pool.

I stop at the glass door and smile. Aaron is in the pool with Tyler.

It shocks me how quickly the ten months since he was born have gone by.

Aaron was so supportive and great throughout the entire pregnancy and the birth. In the newborn phase, he was hands-on every step of the way.

It wasn’t until he had to slowly start working again that he insisted we get a nanny.

He’s still incredibly involved with Tyler, but it’s nice to have help when he’s not around or when I’m studying.

I’ve been doing my college course remotely and it’s working out so well.

I couldn’t be happier with where my life is. And to think that I wouldn’t be here without a reality TV show.

The media company ended up releasing a small amount of footage once the public found out we were together. I didn’t think anyone would care, but Aaron is somewhat in the public eye.

It was funny to watch our first date. I could see how hard I was trying not to like him, and you could tell he was doing the same.

I understand why Macey and Alex said it was obvious. We might as well have had a neon sign that said we like each other.

I tried to avoid any social media commentary, but Danielle still sends me memes and posts and comments from time to time. People seemed to find us endearing and are rooting for our relationship.

I was very adamant that we would protect our child from the limelight, though, and thankfully the media seems to have gotten over us and moved onto actual celebrities.

I walk over to the pool and sit down on one of the loungers.

Aaron looks back at me and smiles.

My heart flutters. Seeing him as a dad makes me love him more, which I didn’t think was even possible.

He told me he loved me one night early in our relationship, when he thought I was sleeping. It was the sweetest thing.

I didn’t want to let him know that I knew, but I said it to him not long after.

It didn’t take long for me to fall madly in love with him. I was already starting to fall for him before I found out I was pregnant and getting to be with him just solidified everything for me.

I love our family that we’ve created and that includes the friends we surround ourselves with.

Everyone has been so beyond supportive.

I keep thinking that my mom is looking down at my life and smiling. I know she’s looking over Tyler and I find comfort in that.

Sienna breaks me out of my thoughts as she hands me a drink.

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