44-One More

Sarah

“I am throwing this party around noon just because of you. Will it be good?” I found Pashley in the living room reading a book on the couch.

Her eyes snapped up to eye me casually, “Noon? Ok. Cool. Count me in.” She smiled and got busy with the book again.

“What are you reading by the way?” I went to her and plopped beside her.

“Found it in Justin’s study.” She showed me the book cover and again got busy.

Justin never allowed anyone to take the book outside his study.

“Justin is quite protective of his books,” I peeked into the pages she was reading, “How you managed

that?”

She turned her head towards me and smiled, “I did not ask for permission. Simple.”

She said with a wink and closed the book placing it on the table. She might have guessed that I won’t let her read in peace.

She was just a maid but was getting confident at horse speed.

“So. Who is your father?” In no way, I was trying to mock her but still felt her going stiff under my gaze, “I am sorry. I never wanted to hurt you.” I told her sincerely.

It was just an attempt to make conversation.

don’t know, Sarah.” She told me with

want to find him?”

will. Once my contract

I would gladly help you

suggestion from my side because who will be happier than me if she

will remember that.” She pursed her lips into a thin smile and picked

***

Ashley Walters pov

in the practical world, I might have to

had left but after that, I could not continue with the reading. So,

He even kissed my chin but after that, we just went

I recalled our conversation, I realized how

he said we both were adults and needed to act like

book?” Justin who was having a Sk*ype meeting

it back on the shelf and asked him in a

Smith. We can discuss it later. You prepare the case in the meantime ask your

He disconnected the video call and rose to

got a night job. Utilize this time to relax.” Unexpectedly, he took me

of his broad chest, “Sometimes I think maybe along with the contract they could have

pulled me more into his hard body, “I agree. If you were busy, then you would not have proposed that idea of us getting

nuzzled his nose in my cheek, “I am happy that you are not busy

just…” I cleared my throat. Last night I felt so confident but now the same man was giving me a tomato–like blush, “I … You are handsome and …” He nodded at

of his embrace, I fell on the couch holding my head.

not messing up

you leaving? Going somewhere?”

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