The next morning, while doing her things, Nicola kept reliving the kiss she and Blake shared. She knew from the way Blake had abruptly left her standing in the kitchen that he regretted what had happened between them.
Even though it had been an amazing kiss, a part of her wished it had not happened either. She loved Iris and did not want to do anything that would give Blake a reason to fire her. Her heart could not take being separated from the little girl who had become such an important part of her life.
Iris was propped up against her pillows watching cartoons when Nicola showed up with a breakfast tray.
“It's time to eat something, sweetie.”
The little girl shook her head.
“No, Nik…”
Nicola held back a sigh.
“Oh, come on… Everything Albert prepared for you is so yummy…” she trie
