Chapter 0258

I walk Inside. The carpet feels so plush. It’s like you’re walking on clouds.

I gently put Iris in her crib before picking up the baby monitor.

Thank you. This means a lot.”

He smiles. Rowan is really good–looking, but when he smiles or laughs, it takes his hotness to a whole.

other level.

I stare at him, completely mesmerized. He has never smiled at me, and right now I just want to soak this

up.
“Come, I think it’s time for dinner. I’m sure you’ve missed home–cooked food,” he gives me his hand I hesitantly place mine on his.

I

I feel a spark just from touching him. A kind of thrill goes down my spine, and I can’t say that I hate it.

We get downstairs and find Noah already there. He was digging into his meal at the dining table. I take my seat and begin serving. Rowan was about to do the same when his phone rings. He stares at his phone before picking it up.

“Excuse me,” he tells us before standing up to leave.

he walks out of the room, I hear him saying someone’s name. The name Reaper doesn’t ring a bell at all. Maybe it was one of his business partners. If it is,

with his work, but for some odd reason, I make a mental note to ask him of this Reaper

you like Iris’s room?” Noah asks after

baby,” I say. “It’s so pretty. You and your dad

kitchen. She places

Teresa, ma’am. If you need anything at all, just let me know.” I nod my head, and she swiftly

“Who’s that woman, Noah?”

to be in her

Teresa. She cooks and cleans,”

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need a housekeeper? He knows! take care of everything around the house, including cooking. Maybe he hired her when I

hospital, right?

to ask him when Teresa was

I

ask.

a while, as if debating whether or not to tell me what was troubling him. Finally, he

found a note in my bag from a girl in our class. She joined school around the time you were taken

the note

that she’s happy that you’re

really understanding what the problem with that

thing? She’s being nice,” I ask him because I don’t get why that would

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