CHAPTER 40

Sophia’s POV

I was about to answer Craig's question over the phone when Reese came over and tapped the end button. I looked at her in surprise, wondering why she had interrupted me. Her face was red, and she looked quite angry, even though her eyes were sleepy.

“Now, sleep! No phone!” Reese declared, her voice firm despite her tiredness. I couldn't help but smile at her determination. I pinched her nose affectionately, thinking that I would just explain to Craig tomorrow.

“Alright, alright, no phone,” I chuckled, lifting Reese up and placing her gently on her bed. She snuggled into my pillow, already half asleep.

I grabbed a storybook that was lying on my bedside table and began reading it to her. Eventually her eyes closed and she was sound asleep.

“I love you, Reese,” I whispered, giving her a kiss on the cheek and lying down next to her to sleep.

Soon the big day came for Julia and I to present our refined proposal to the entire team. As I stepped into the meeting room, my heart