Fredric’s POV
“Goodbye, baby. Let me know once everything’s set for tomorrow.”
I kissed Paula’s lips, reluctant to move, reluctant to leave. But what could I do? If I didn’t go home, my grandmother would lose her mind. And honestly, what excuse could I even come up with now? She knew perfectly well I wasn’t the type to sit around chatting with business associates for hours on end.
It was already three in the afternoon — I’d been gone for eight hours. On top of that, my uncle had taken over my workload. A heavy, uneasy feeling crept into my chest. Something bad was bound to happen.
“Hey, what’s with you spacing out like that? What are you thinking about?” Paula cupped my face.
“Nothing. I just… want more time with you,” I admitted. “But since we’re leaving for vacation tomorrow, I shou
