Tender Reunion

He looked like he had returned just to oversee her progress.

"I missed you so much I couldn't eat or sleep. Of course, I want to see you properly now that I'm back," he said as he carefully lifted her onto his lap.

"No..."

Celine quickly pushed against his chest. She couldn't possibly sit on his lap right now.

"I haven't even done anything yet, and you're already saying no. What's wrong?" Vance co