Having Mr. Genius' Twins

Chapter Forty One: Reunited in the Hills

Ellie's POV

Ellie stood by the window, her eyes gazing out into the horizon. The golden hues of the setting sun painted a serene picture, but her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Kayden. It had been weeks since they last saw him, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.

In her five years of reletionship to Kayden, Ellie had learned to decipher his emotions even behind his cold and poker face. She knew he had a dangerous past, but he had always shielded her from it, and she respected his need for privacy. However, she could sense that something was troubling him deeply this time.

Just then, she heard the sound of footsteps approaching the door. Her heart skipped a beat, and a mixture of relief and excitement washed over her. As the door opened, there he was - Kayden, with his enigmatic aura, standing tall and handsome.

"Daddy!" The sweet voices of Kayla and Kaleb echoed through the room as they rushed towards their father, their laughter filling the air. Ellie couldn't help but smile as she saw the twins embrace Kayden. He may have been distant at times, but she knew he loved their children deeply.

"Hey, you two little rascals," Kayden said, his voice softening as he ruffled their hair affectionately.

Ellie watched the tender moment unfold, but she couldn't ignore the subtle hints of worry etched on Kayden's face. His eyes darted around as if assessing the room, and there was a restlessness about him that she hadn't seen before.

"Daddy, are we going on an adventure again?" Kayla asked, her eyes wide with excitement.

Kayden chuckled, trying to hide his concerns behind a façade of playfulness. "Of course, princess! We're going to a special place, just for our little family."

"Another vacation huh" Kaleb said, with a long gaze that i have not seen before

"That's right," Kayden replied, glancing at Ellie momentarily. She caught his gaze, and for a fleeting moment, she saw a glimmer of apprehension in his eyes before he masked it with a reassuring smile.

They started packing their bags, and Ellie couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to this trip than just a family vacation. As they boarded the private plane, Ellie decided to confront Kayden about her suspicions.

Once they were settled in their seats, Ellie leaned in close to Kayden and whispered, "Is everything alright? You seem worried about something."

Kayden hesitated for a moment before responding, "It's nothing, Ellie. Just some work-related concerns, that's all."

She wasn't entirely convinced, but she didn't want to push him further if he wasn't ready to share. Ellie knew her husband valued her intelligence and respected her understanding of boundaries.

As the plane took off, Ellie decided to focus on the joy of being with her family again. She engaged Kayla and Kaleb in playful banter, their laughter filling the cabin. Kayden seemed to relax, getting lost in the moment with them.

Upon landing, they arrived at The Hills, a secret and secure location where Kayden held underworld jurisdictions. The place had an air of mystique about it, and Ellie marveled at the beauty of their new surroundings.

As they settled into their new home, Ellie couldn't help but notice that Kayden's worry hadn't entirely dissipated. He remained guarded, even in moments of joy with their children. She knew he was trying to protect them from his past, but she also knew that they were a team.