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Ariel came forward and wrapped Henley in a hug. “A little bird told us we might be needed.”
Isaac caught Henley’s gaze over her shoulder, and Henley mouthed, “Thank you.” Isaac waved it away.
“I thought we could order some takeaway. What’s everyone’s choice?” Isaac said, heading to the kitchen counter.
“Chinese!” Several voices shouted at once.
Isaac chuckled. “I think the answer might be Chinese. But each of you needs to be a little more specific.” He finally managed to finagle their preferences and placed the order. “They said it should be around forty minutes.”
“Perfect. Time for a pampering session, Henley!” Arianne clapped. “Your hair needs a little colour. What do you think, Isaac?”
“I think Henley can have whatever he wants.”
“Ooh, keep him, Henley,” Becca thumbed over her shoulder.
“I intend to.”
“Right. I’ll leave you to your hair discussion,” Isaac said and wandered towards the hall.
“Wait!” Henley ran to Isaac and threw his arms around his neck. “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
“You’re welcome, sweetheart. Have fun. Later, we need to talk.”
“I know. We will.”
Isaac pressed a kiss to the centre of Henley’s forehead, then on his lips before gently pushing him in his sisters’ direction. “Enjoy.”
Henley grinned and whirled around, sashaying his hips in an exaggerated sway as he moved back to his family. Isaac had no plans for what he would do, but he could listen to some music and read a book while they visited. It was nice to see Henley smiling again.
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Chapter 13
Henley
Henley was overwhelmed by how generous Isaac was. Not just with his money, but with his time. He knew Isaac wanted to spend time with him to talk him through his issues, but instead, Isaac gave him what he knew Henley needed to help him find his equilibrium again. His family.
His sisters stayed for a couple of hours, making sure his hair was perfectly coloured, and his nails were manicured. Isaac had only joined them when the food had arrived, then he’d retreated to the bedroom.
Henley now stood in the doorway to the bedroom, watching as Isaac nodded his head to whatever music was playing through the headphones. He was on his laptop, sitting with his back against the headboard and his legs stretched out. Henley knew Isaac was conscious of the weight he carried around his waist, but Henley loved it. And as for the rest of the package…Henley wouldn’t be complaining. Ever.
His heart raced as he realised how much he hoped their relationship would last. He was falling for—had fallen for—this amazing person, and he didn’t want to ever let him go.
Isaac noticed him, and his mouth curled as he pulled off the headphones. “Hey. Everything okay?”
“Yes. They’ve gone. They said to say goodbye.”
“Did you have fun?” Isaac swung his legs off the bed, coming upright and pushed the laptop closed.
“It was amazing, thank you so much, Daddy!” Now that Isaac had hold of nothing that would break, Henley skipped across the room and flung his arms around Isaac as he had done earlier. “I can’t believe you did that for me. Thank you.”
“I would do anything for you, sweetheart. I told you right from the beginning that my job is to take care of you. I have your best interests at heart, and if it’s something I can’t give you myself, I will find someone who can. Tonight, you needed to unwind with your sisters.” Isaac ruffled his hair. “I love the colour, by the way.”
Henley pulled away and ran his hands through his hair. “It’s your favourite colour.”
“I know, but you didn’t have to do that for me.”
“I wanted it. I like blue a whole lot more now that I know you do.”
