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 from the

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

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

“Thank you.” He took it from

Ceaser placed the glass on the table and then turned to

to thank you for yesterday. I would have gotten there late or not at

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 was in a mess and he was trying to focus on what she was saying than the situation he was in.

“I’m sorry I didn’t get to

have the chance to reply

Jenna.”

He took in the fact that she was who he was looking for which was exactly what he was afraid of. That she’d end up being

one whom all he wanted from was to get close to, gain her trust, then take his child slowly away from right under her nose.

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

when his expression had gone

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

Jules got up

chance to thank you for last night,

waited 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,

way.” Ceaser said.

If she knew who he was, she was likely to either fall

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

“Ceaser Thomas.” He said with a smile.

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

meeting you.”

car and

Jules’ gaze followed his car till it was out of sight.

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