“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 from the kitchen.

“Water is fine.” He said really needing to

seconds later she came back with a cup of clear water and handed it to him.

He took it from her and took a sip.

to his as Ceaser placed the glass on

want to thank you for yesterday. I would have gotten there late or not at all.” She spoke before he

thing for might be his daughter’s adoptive mum. His head was in a mess and he was trying

“I’m sorry I didn’t get to introduce myself yesterday.” She

Ceaser didn’t have the chance to reply before

Jenna.”

she was who he was looking for

from was to get close to, gain her trust, then take his child slowly away from right under her

could he do that? When he had seen the way, she was with her

you okay?” Jules asked when his expression had gone

somewhere.” He

up

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

down

Ceaser by the way.” Ceaser said.

to his advantage. If she knew who he was, she was likely to either fall

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 away. He couldn’t let that

said with

smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes and nodded.

nice meeting

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

till it was out

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