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finally turned it off. Just when she thought she would have some peace, the doorbell started ringing desperately. She si

ced at her attire and blushed, realizing she was still in her not-so-discre

u doing here

ed off their phone," he said, entering without an invitation, a bit impolite. Emerau

a moment. If you want, you can go ahead, and I'll meet you there,

" he replied, shamel

n a towel, she selected her outfit—a tribal-print, high-waisted skirt that fell just above her knee, paired with a tank top. She slipped on a pair of high-heeled sanda

hand, turning it on. Cassian was sitting

prompting him to look up and

r heels?" he inqui

taller," she explain

d the apartment door. Cassian exited

, and Cassian pressed the button. When

ion?" she inquired as

replied w

I?" she asked with concern, not wanting to be k

for you, keep your image

n with me?" she asked as

known as the woman I got preg

ger door for her. She got in, and he took the driver'

I assume," he began, capturing her a

lub, had some drinks, ended up in bed, and you got pregna

ing with random guys," she said, rol

a better stor

plied after

t one. My mother will want

don't need to meet mine," she stated, and

y smile as he asked, "Don't you want

for that, besides, she liv

a trip there," he said, and she g

firmly, causing

mother?" he asked again. She took a

ian. She didn't want him to meet anyone from her family; giving him the child he desi

d to the woman behind the counter. She glanced at Cassian and imme

cob is running a bit late with the patient in

anding, observing quietly. "The doctor must be having quite the session with

on is taking longer,"

ing. "I've known him for a while; beli

t in one of the chairs in the waiting area. Cassian'

right choice. But another part of her urged her to take the risk. Doubts began to cloud her thoughts; havin

g through it without really reading anything. "The new conquest of mil

he asked,

t St. Clair is dating a mysterious girl; they even exchanged cuddles in the office where the millionaire works

king the magazine from his hand, relieved

must have said something

e asked, handing the

h me if you want and fuel the rumors. It's always good t

n any gossip magazines," sh

'll find out who you are. Don't worry; when they se

is ready to see you," th

up. Emeraude followed him to t

first, closing the door behind them. The man be

o see," he greeted, s

reeted the doctor, "Jacob, how are you?" He motioned toward

Emeraude," Dr. Jacob replied with a seduct

n replied. "Can we

go first?" Dr. Jacob

assian said. She left her

*

d Dr. Jacob had mentioned that he could provide the re

t my mother," Emeraude said, getting Cassian's attent

ancy would disappoint t

and such. So, for him, it would be disappointing to hear the story we're going to te

tell them," Cassian said

d prefer not to," she sai

her that I got someone pregnant. She's never approved of the kind of

only child

es

ed the room and

handing them the papers. "Everything looks fine,

an said, standing up and

with a smile. "It was a pleasure to meet

Doctor," she said,

They got in, and Cassian started the engine. She was so engros

going?" she as

ay, now you have to live with me until the baby i

necessary," she sa

in the same space as me

she retorted, r

entered the building and took the elevator, which arriv

," he said as soon as th

ked in surprise. He la

" he said with a shrug and

he first time she had seen him without formal attire. His arms were adorned with various tattoos. He headed to the kitchen, and she followed him, h

*

she asked after they had finished l

oard," he replied,

omeone would put cabinets so high. She heard his laughter, as he seemed to be amused by th

te," he commented, m

sian ran his tongue over his li

" he asserted, pulling her

er against the kitchen counter. His tongue explored every corner of her mouth, engaging in a fiery

dies detached from the counter and collided with the wall as the kiss grew even mo

to snap out of his trance. He released her abruptly an

ly tied her hair into a bun. "Do I really need to go?" he murmured, rol

h.

ick you up tonight. Start packing what you want to bring," h

t take long for him to appear in the living room, now dressed in a suit. She put on her

just now," he said as they got into the car an

replied, feelin

by Carlos and offering a weak smile. Inside the elevator, she pressed the button for her floor, leaned against the wall, and thought about what had just happened.

to her apartment to start packing her things. She had already signed and agreed to everyth