Chapter 29

Anderson POV

I leaned back in my chair, letting out a low sigh as my eyes trailed over the screen of my laptop. The inbox was brimming with unread messages, but my mind wasn’t on work. No matter how hard I tried, Kelly dominated my thoughts. With a snap, I closed the laptop and pinched the bridge of my nose, trying to shake her image from my head.

But how could I?

The memory of her fiery glare from earlier today played on a loop in my head. Kelly stormed past me, anger radiating from every step she took, her voice sharp and firm as she warned me to stay away from her daughter.

And yet, all I could think was, How could someone be so beautiful even when she's angry?

I let out a short laugh,leaning backward on the chair.

“You’re a fool,” I muttered under