Chapter 96

“Looks like she’s a flirt, too,” Tessa quipped.

Hallie blinked and went right back to staring at Zy as if he were the eighth wonder of the world.

He laughed and stroked her chin. “She’s good at it. Aren’t you, pretty girl?”

Her baby smiled and giggled, batting her wispy lashes at Zy, which made them both laugh.

“I’m going to have to teach you to be a little less transparent about your flirting, sweet pea.” She kissed her daughter’s head. “Really, thank you for doing the dishes.”

“I should be thanking you. I appreciated the meal.”

Tessa didn’t know what to say. A silent moment passed. Neither moved or spoke, and she felt herself falling into his eyes.

Wrong, bad, and so, so stupid.

She cleared her throat. “If you’ll follow me, I’ll show you where to find everything you need for a shower.”

He backed away with a respectful nod and followed her down the hall. Tessa was aware of him, mere steps and breaths behind her. She tried not to