“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.

you anything?” She called from the

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

came back with a cup of clear water and

took it from her and took a sip.

took the seat next to his as Ceaser placed the glass on the table and then turned

would have gotten there late or not at all.” She spoke before he could

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

didn’t get to introduce myself yesterday.”

chance to reply before she continued.

Jules Jenna.”

that she was who he was looking for which was

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

seen

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

somewhere.” He stood up “I apologize

up slowly.

thank you

as he stepped out, she stood and watched Ceaser walk down the stairs rounding his car and opening the door. But before he got in, he looked at her.

way.”

media but she didn’t. He could use that to his advantage. If she knew who he was, she was likely to either

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 away. He couldn’t let that happen. Not now.

He said with

smile that didn’t quite

meeting you.”

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

Jules’ gaze followed his car till it was out of

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