Ann never thought she would say yes. After everything the cold mornings, the distance, the heartbreak, it felt crazy. But sometimes life doesn’t wait for the perfect answer. Sometimes, you make a choice not because it’s easy, but because it’s the best one for now.
And right now, moving into Richard’s penthouse was the best choice she had. But this time, she would be the one setting the rules. She stood in front of the tall glass building, one suitcase in each hand. Her heart beat fast, not with fear, but with something heavier caution. This wasn’t a fresh start. It was a temporary move. A choice made for the baby. Nothing more.
The doorman greeted her with a polite smile. “Good evening, Miss Smith. Mr. Knight is expecting you.”
Of course he was.
The elevator ride felt like forever. H
