Chapter 92

ESTELLE

“Sorry for the unexpected visit.”

“Are you kidding me?” Jaymes hugged me. “I always love having my children around on weekends, but since they’re older and have busy lives, I’m lucky if they visit me once a month. They went to the restaurant, though, or talked over the phone.”

When he noticed just a car parked outside his house without my driver, he didn’t have to say a word.

“I drove here.”

“Alone? All by yourself?” His eyes widened. I saw the shock and panic cross his eyes.

I nodded. “Yeah.”

“Does Gabe know? I heard he’s back.”

I shook my head. “Look, I don’t wanna get you in trouble. Um, I can go back.” I pointed my thumb over my shoulder toward the car.

“No, honey. Get inside before my neighbors see you.”

“Are you sure?”

“I would love nothing but your company. I’m cooking dinner. Do you eat roasted lamb?”

“Yeah. I’m sure it’s delicious.” I dropped my bag on the couch and followed him into the kitchen