Chapter 4. The Mystery of the White

Cassandra’s POV

I headed straight to Max’s room to calm my nerves, chiding myself for reacting like a hormonal teenager around Julian. How could I behave so wantonly with him? I just met him and hardly knew anything about him. How could I encourage a playboy billionaire like him? I wasn’t any carefree teenager. I was Max’s mom and I should stop this madness immediately. Determined, I stood beside Max’s crib and gazed at him quietly. He was sound asleep clutching his baby teddy. My heart swelled up with love and guilt, and I kissed his forehead. 

“Sorry baby, Mommy couldn’t tuck you into a bed today,” I whispered to him. I really felt guilty for not spending time with Max today. Julian’s presence had completely disrupted our routine, but that should change from tomorrow. I quietly tiptoed out of his room and went to mine.

Changing into my pajamas, I freshened up quickly and went to bed. After tossing and turning for an hour, I still couldn’t sleep. Julian’s eye