“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 kitchen.

really needing to

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

from her and took a sip.

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

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

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

to

to reply before she continued.

Jenna.”

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

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

had seen the way, she was with her child...his child.

“Are you okay?” Jules asked when

somewhere.” He stood up

got up slowly.

got a chance to thank you for

stood and watched Ceaser walk down the stairs rounding his car and opening the door. But before he got

the way.” Ceaser said. “Ceaser

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

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 him and walk away. He couldn’t let

said with

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

“It’s nice meeting

said before he got into his car and

Jules’ gaze followed his car till it was out

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