“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

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.

from her and took

his as Ceaser placed the glass on the

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

for might be his daughter’s adoptive mum. His head was in a

to

have the chance to

Jenna.”

that she was who he was looking for which was exactly what he was afraid of. That she’d

a ‘baby stealer’. The one whom all he wanted from was to get close

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

Jules asked when his expression

He stood up “I apologize for showing

got up slowly.

“It’s alright.” she said “At least I got a chance to thank you

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

the way.” Ceaser said. “Ceaser

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

She was different, she was good, kind and uninterested in wealth or status and if she found out who he was,

said with a smile.

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

“It’s nice meeting you.”

“Same.” Ceaser said before he got into his car

followed his car till it was out of sight.

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