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.

“Can I get you anything?” She called

“Water is fine.” He said really needing to cool down.

He heard the tap run, then a few seconds later she came back with a cup of clear water and handed it to him.

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

as Ceaser placed the glass on the table and

thank you for yesterday. I would have gotten there late or

for might be his daughter’s adoptive mum. His head was in a mess and he was trying to focus on what she was

I didn’t get to introduce myself yesterday.”

have the chance to reply before she

fact that she was who he was looking for which was

get close to,

now, could he do that? When he had seen the way, she was with her child...his child.

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

have to be somewhere.” He

Jules got up

she said “At least I got a chance to thank

waited as he stepped out, she stood and watched Ceaser walk down the stairs rounding his car and opening the door.

the way.” Ceaser said. “Ceaser Thom…”

knew who he was, she was likely to either fall to his feet or not give him the time of the day. And from the little taste of what he had gotten from her the

she was good, kind and uninterested in wealth

Thomas.” He said with

She gave him a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes and nodded.

meeting

said before he got into his car and drove off, his mind going ballistic.

till it was out of

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