Chapter 44

The next morning, Jane arrived at the office earlier than usual, determined to keep herself busy and avoid any thoughts of Caleb.

She tried to focus on her work, but the tension from the previous night lingered, gnawing at her insides.

As she typed away at her computer, she heard Caleb’s familiar footsteps approaching. Her pulse quickened, and she kept her eyes fixed on the screen, refusing to acknowledge him. “Good morning boss.”

“Good morning, Jane,” Caleb said, his tone light and almost cheerful, a smug smile curved around his lips.

Jane ignored him, her fingers moving faster over the keyboard. She couldn’t afford to let him see how much his presence affected her.

Caleb leaned against her desk, his presence impossible to ignore. “Avoiding me won’t make you stop having feelings for me, Jane. It all seems cute though”

She finally looked up, her eyes flashing with irritation. “I’m not avoiding you. I’m just busy.”

He raised an eyebrow, a