Chapter 105: A Love Worth Showing Off

Chapter 105: Chapter 105: A Love Worth Showing Off

~Third- POV~

Reynold instinctively wrapped his arms around Frederick’s neck and rested his head comfortably against his chest as Frederick carried him toward the steaming bathroom.

Frederick glanced down at him with a teasing smile. "What do you say, baby? Should we go for one more round before that shower?"

Reynold lifted his head from Frederick’s chest and gave him a tired, pleading look. "No, Daddy. I need to eat and rest first. Maybe later," he added, hiding his face against Frederick’s chest with a shy smile.

Frederick chuckled softly, looking down at his adorable, exhausted lover. "Alright, baby. We’ll see about that later."

He pressed a gentle kiss to Reynold’s forehead and carried him into the spacious bathroom, where the air was already warm with soft trails of steam. He gently set Reynold down on the tiled bench inside the glass enclosure, taking extra care to make sure he was comfortable before adjusting the brass knobs until the water flowed at a perfect, soothing temperature.

Stepping into the rainfall spray, Frederick gathered a dollop of rich, scented body wash onto a soft sponge. He knelt before Reynold, gently lifting one of his legs to lather his skin with slow, deliberate strokes.

Reynold let his head rest back against the cool marble wall, a contented sigh escaping his lips as the warm water cascaded over his shoulders, washing away the ache and lingering exhaustion of the morning. Every touch from Frederick was impossibly tender, filled with quiet reverence.

"Does the water temperature feel alright, baby?" Frederick asked, smoothing the lather over Reynold’s chest and shoulders and rinsing it away with a gentle sweep of his warm palm.

"It’s perfect, Daddy..." Reynold murmured, his eyes half-closed as he reached out to lightly trail his fingers through the wet strands of Frederick’s hair. "You’re spoiling me today."

"I intend to spoil you every day," Frederick replied, his dark eyes brimming with affectionate resolve.

Frederick helped Reynold stand, rinsed him thoroughly, then washed himself. Once they were both clean, he turned off the shower and wrapped a large towel around Reynold’s waist before taking another for himself. He then gently patted Reynold’s skin dry, taking his time to make sure he was comfortable.

Afterward, they stepped out of the shower and walked into the walk-in closet, where they both changed into comfortable clothes. Once they were dressed, Frederick lifted Reynold into his arms once more and carried him back into the bedroom.

By the time they returned to the bedroom, a knock sounded at the door. Frederick called out for the housemaid to enter. She walked in carrying a large silver tray and placed it on the coffee table in the sitting area before quietly bowing and taking her leave. The tray held a steaming teapot of herbal hangover tea, two cups, fresh fruit, warm pastries, and a light breakfast spread.

Frederick glanced at the tray before looking down at Reynold. "Come on, baby. Let’s get you something to eat."

He helped Reynold out of bed and led him over to the sitting area. Once they reached the sofa, Frederick sat down and gently pulled Reynold onto his lap, settling him comfortably against his chest.

He poured a cup of the fragrant tea, blowing gently over the steam to cool it before bringing the rim to Reynold’s lips. "Take a small sip first. It should help with your headache."

Reynold leaned forward and sipped the warm, honey-infused herbal tea. Almost instantly, a soothing warmth spread through his chest, easing the dull throb behind his temples.

"Mmm, that actually helps a lot."

"Good," Frederick murmured, setting the cup down on the coffee table before picking up a small, freshly baked pastry. He broke off a bite-sized piece and offered it to Reynold.

Reynold accepted the bite directly from Frederick’s fingers, chewing slowly as he looked back at him with a soft, glowing expression. He took another sip of tea from the cup Frederick held for him, thoroughly enjoying being cared for so completely.

"Eat a little more, and then you’re going to sleep for as long as you need," Frederick said gently, feeding him another piece of fruit. "I’ll be right here beside you the entire time."

Reynold swallowed and leaned his head back against Frederick’s broad shoulder, a peaceful smile spreading across his face.

"I love you, Frederick."

Frederick leaned down and pressed a sweet, lingering kiss to the corner of Reynold’s mouth. "I love you too, my sweetheart."

Frederick continued feeding Reynold small bites of fruit and pastry, occasionally taking a bite for himself. They stayed on the sofa, Reynold nestled comfortably on Frederick’s lap as they ate and chatted quietly. The morning felt peaceful, and Reynold was more than happy to let Frederick spoil him.

After a while, Frederick picked up his cup of black coffee and took a sip, his dark eyes studying Reynold thoughtfully.

"I’ve noticed something about you, sweetheart," he murmured. "You don’t really use your phone much. Most boys your age seem entirely obsessed with their screens, spending hours scrolling through whatever catches their attention."

Reynold chuckled softly and turned his face to nuzzle Frederick’s jaw. "I always put my phone on airplane mode the moment I’m with you," he whispered, a tender smile touching his lips. "I’d much rather look at you and spend every second of my time with you than stare at a screen."

Frederick’s heart swelled, and a rare, breathtaking smile spread across his face. "Is that so?" he teased gently, pressing another kiss to Reynold’s temple.

"Yes, Daddy," Reynold answered with a playful smile.

Frederick chuckled softly, and Reynold joined him, the two of them sharing a warm smile as Reynold snuggled closer against his chest.

They stayed together for a little while longer before Frederick set his coffee cup down, helped Reynold stand, and guided him back to the bed.

Reynold climbed onto the mattress and immediately snuggled against Frederick when he lay down beside him, resting his head on Frederick’s broad chest. Frederick wrapped an arm around him and ran his long fingers through Reynold’s soft hair, soothing him with steady, rhythmic strokes until his breathing slowed and he drifted into a deep sleep.

Frederick lay there for a long time, silently watching Reynold’s peaceful, sleeping face. A sense of contentment settled over him as he held Reynold close. Eventually, exhaustion from the restless night and their intense morning caught up with him, and his eyelids slowly drifted shut.

They slept undisturbed for hours.

Frederick was the first to wake in the early afternoon, feeling refreshed. Reynold, however, was still fast asleep, thoroughly exhausted from the emotional roller coaster of the previous night and the lingering effects of the wine.

Throughout the day, Reynold remained blissfully asleep. The only time he briefly opened his eyes was when Frederick gently coaxed him awake to eat a light lunch. Once he had finished, Reynold immediately curled back under the heavy duvet and drifted off to sleep again.

Choosing to let his sweetheart get all the rest he needed, Frederick decided to catch up on things he had been ignoring. Ever since the day he went to pick Reynold up from his university campus, Frederick had intentionally avoided opening social media, fully aware of the media frenzy that had followed them.

Sitting comfortably in an armchair near the window with a glass of water, Frederick pulled out his phone and finally logged onto his social media accounts.

As expected, his social media feeds were flooded with viral headlines, entertainment bloggers, and trending discussions. Pictures of Frederick arriving at Reynold’s University to pick him up had spread across major platforms, sparking wild speculation about their relationship, with thousands of comments and heated debates filling the comment sections.

@LuxeVibe_News: Billionaire CEO Frederick Corvin spotted on university grounds with a mystery young man! Who is he, and what is the nature of their relationship?

@User_9983: Wait, isn’t that the boy who’s trending online for sleeping with four men? God, why would he go for someone like that? And isn’t the boy way too young for him? Someone in the comments said he’s only seventeen! ??

@ObsessedReader:No way, he’s 19! He’s a sophomore at the university; get your facts straight.

@User_9983:17 or 19, that boy is way too young for a man like Frederick Corvin! I’m sure there’s nothing romantic actually going on between them. Probably just a family acquaintance or a mentorship thing.

@GossipDaily:Mystery student seen leaving campus in Frederick Corvin’s luxury vehicles. Sources claim his lifestyle transformed overnight!

@DramaQueen_22:Something is DEFINITELY going on here! That boy used to be completely average and quiet, and suddenly he’s riding around in multi-million dollar cars and wearing designer clothes. He clearly seduced his way into Frederick’s bed to get whatever he wanted! Do you think Frederick is just his latest victim?!

@Realist_Sam: Victim?! Please! Frederick Corvin is a grown, powerful billionaire. If anything, that young boy is the victim here! You guys blame the younger party for everything.

@MediaWatcher:Honestly, look at the photos. Frederick looks insanely protective of him. The way he holds him and guards him isn’t how you treat a ’fling.’ He looks genuinely attached.

@Chic_Style:Whether it’s love or a transaction, that boy hit the jackpot. But let’s see how long it lasts.

Frederick scrolled through thread after thread, reading the endless stream of opinions, accusations, and petty debates. A lesser man might have been irritated, but Frederick felt nothing but supreme indifference toward the public’s noise. Their opinions meant less than nothing to him.

He locked his phone and set it down...