Cassandra's POV

After work, I rushed home to find Julian playing with Max and felt a tug at my heartstrings seeing them so engrossed in each other. Aunt Caroline watched them lovingly as she cooked dinner.

I kissed Max and aunt Caroline as I started to go upstairs to my room. "Hello? What about mine?" Julian asked shamelessly and aunt Caroline giggled. My cheeks colored profusely yet I went up to him, and his eyes widened with excitement. I knew that I had surprised him and going on my tiptoes, I kissed his cheek. "That's it?" He asked in disappointment while aunt Caroline chuckled.

I nodded as I rushed upstairs...