Chapter 26

COLE AIDEN

Days have passed, and I can say there's progress between Lara and me. She can now smile at me, though it's always accompanied by a glare. She used to scold me whenever I'd approach her, always giving me a hard hit, but it's okay because I make her laugh. I always stick by her side, even when she's annoyed with me, and she often tells me off for various things, but I just let her. Just her genuine and loud laugh makes everything seem okay to me.

Just seeing her smile and laugh completes my day. I don't know, but I've been clinging to her, which is so unlike me. Even my closest friends are surprised by my actions. I've been waking up with a smile on my face every day. They haven't seen me scowling, with furrowed brows and a raised eyebrow. My employees have become more productive; I think they've caught onto my positive vibes!

Damn, this isn't me anymore, but I'm happy right now. There are no exact words to describe how happy and content I am.

"What now, Aiden!" I chuckled wh