Bound By His Daughter

CHAPTER 7

“I live here.” she said as-a-matter-of-fact.

Ceaser was confused. “The owner of the house?”

If she owned the house then…

“I own the house…” she said “…now at least.” she murmured.

“Who owned it previously?” he asked, praying silently that she would give him a name and he’d be on his way in search of the previous owners.

She stilled and just stared at him. She shook her head and blinked fast. Then she looked back at him.

“I’m sorry for my bad manners. Do you want to come in?” She smiled at him.

The change in her expression was so fast that he felt like he stumbled in.

“Sure.” He said, stepping in as she opened the door wide.

Ceaser entered and waited for her to shut the door behind her then she led him into the living room which he could see from entrance.

They entered the living room and Ceaser saw some toys at the corner and a duster on the table.

She was cleaning.

“I’m sorry about the mess.” She said as she picked the duster and took it to the kitchen which was open to the living room. “Have a seat please.”

Ceaser sat and waited for her to join him.

get you anything?” She called from the

said really

run, then a few seconds later she came back with a cup of clear water and handed it

you.” He took it from her and took a sip.

Ceaser placed the glass on the

for yesterday. I would have gotten there late or not at all.” She spoke before he could get out a word.

“Don’t mention.” His gaze on her the entire time as he tried to digest that the woman he may or may not have a thing for might be his daughter’s adoptive mum. His head

to introduce

to reply before she continued.

“I’m Jules Jenna.”

Ceaser stilled as her name confirmed his suspicion. He took in the fact that she was who he was looking for which was exactly what he was afraid of.

all he wanted from was to get close to, gain her trust,

But now, could he do that? When he had seen the

okay?” Jules asked when his expression had gone sour.

to be somewhere.” He stood up “I apologize for showing up unannounced.”

got up slowly.

I got a chance to thank you for last night, again.” She led him

walk down the stairs rounding his car and opening the door. But before he got in, he looked at her.

Ceaser by the way.” Ceaser said.

was, she was likely to

them did. She was different, she was good, kind and uninterested in wealth or status and if she found out who he was, she was likely to turn her back on him and walk

said with a

a smile that didn’t quite reach her

meeting you.”

into his car and drove off, his

Jules’ gaze followed his car till it was out of

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