When Life Gives You Lemons (Sun Tower, #1)

by Noor Sasha

“It’s not your fault.” I brush my mouth against his jawline. “We didn’t predict something this devastating would ever happen to Little Stars. So, don’t apologize. Got it?” Azeer’s lips quirk into a sheepish smile as he places me on my feet. He takes a deep breath before continuing, his gaze intense as he locks eyes with me. “I’m sorry—” “Azeer Khan.” “Let me finish, sweetheart.” He cushions my face in his warm, soft palms, melting my insides. “For everything that’s happened, I’m so sorry, Alina. With the daycare and lack of security to take care of it. I should’ve taken extra caution. Maybe then it . . .” I lift his head gently, preventing him from sinking into self-pity. “It’s not your fault, meri jaan. We both did what we thought was best and sometimes, things don’t go as planned. But we can handle it together,” I say, offering a small kiss on the corner of his frown. “We have Nina’s team to help us fix the daycare. And who knows, maybe you can put your month off to good use and build a couple more bookshelves? For the kids?” I add playfully, hoping to lift his spirits. Azeer’s lips curve upward. “Anything for you, Alina jaan.” He pulls me closer by the waist and ends with a long, lingering kiss. “I love kissing you,” he murmurs softly. I wrap my arms back around his neck. “You are deserving of all my kisses, meri jaan.” I lean in to peck the tip of his nose, both his flushed cheeks and down to his perfectly sculpted mouth. “Do you want to read a romance book with me for...