Chapter 188

Steel’s POV

My phone began to ring as I began to gather my things. I pulled it out of my pocket to see my mother’s name on the screen. I answered it and held it up to my ear.

“Hello?”

“Hey, honey.” Her voice was pleasant as she spoke.

“I was hoping you’d stop by for dinner tonight.”

“What are you making?” I asked as I opened the door to my office.

“Spaghetti.” She answered.

“I’ll be right there,” I responded before saying goodbye to her.

I glanced over at the empty desk as I placed my phone back into my pocket. I had already let Isabelle leave for the day thirty minutes ago. After the moment in my office, I didn’t want to keep her here longer than necessary.

She was already attempting to avoid me again. She only came into the office when I needed something but even then she didn’t look me in the eye. I should feel satisfied that I had gotten from her the answer I wanted, but I wasn’t. I possibly could have just fucked thin