Bound By His Daughter

“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.

I get you anything?” She called from

“Water is fine.” He said really needing to

heard the tap run, then a few seconds later she came back with a cup of clear water

you.” He took it from her and took a

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

late or not at all.”

tried to digest that the woman he may or may not have a thing for might be his daughter’s adoptive mum. His head was in a mess and he was trying to focus on what she was saying than

didn’t get to introduce myself yesterday.” She said.

Ceaser didn’t have the chance to reply before she continued.

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

The one whom all he wanted from was to get close to, gain her trust, then take his child slowly

do that? When he had seen the

asked when his expression

He stood up “I apologize for showing up unannounced.”

up slowly.

alright.” she said “At least I got a chance to thank you for last night, again.” She led him towards the

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

way.” Ceaser said. “Ceaser

his advantage. If she 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 previous night, he was

was hard to believe a woman like her still existed in the world, women who didn’t care about money and status as most of 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

He said with a

that didn’t quite reach

meeting

he got into his car and

till it