Chapter 48

With a smile, David asked, “So, do you mind telling me who from the Sinclair group has caught your eye? I might know them”

“Sure thing” Alaric replied candidly, we just swapped contacts on WhatsApp. This is her; take a look”

He handed his phone to David, showing a selfie of a woman.

David took a quick peek at the photo and blinked in surprise. He then turned to Alaric and said, I’ve got something to say, but I’m not sure if I should”

“Spit it out, man. When did you start beating around the bush?” Alaric put his phone away, still sporting a smile.

Clearing his throat, David said, “This woman’s name is Hertha. She was the one who just came to Mr. Sinclair’s office to apologize and offer compensation.”

Indeed, it was Hertha. She’d made a point of telling him before she left.

“Why would she need to apologize and pay Mr. Sinclair? Alaric asked curiously.

four kids wrecked Mr. Sinclair’s office couch,” replied David.

faded from Alaric’s face, and a shadow

mom of four kids?” Alaric

David nodded.

mother. I’m going to delete her Alaric, who had found

voice and said, “Her husband passed away a long

I do? I couldn’t. The last thing I want is to raise someone elses kids, Alaric

a rule no dating widows or

a thing for a

Alaric was now fuming and

walk away, Dand scratched his

me tonight. That’s the only way to console me, Alaric

and said flatly. “Buzz off!”

I’m so hurt

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