Chapter 38
Before following Zach upstairs, Madeline pulled at Ciaran’s elbow to hold him back. “Ciaran, Zach and Jo used to be together. It was a very long time ago. I think they’re fine now. He’s moved on, has a girlfriend—last time I heard, they were engaged. He has a career, a large family, and a life here.”
Ciaran pinched lightly at her dimple and smiled. “You’re saying he has a life and has a lot to lose.”
Madeline smiled.
“I’ll be gentle with him,” Ciaran said and winked at her.
When Ciaran and Madeline got upstairs, Zach had cleared the room and made sure no staff was lurking around.
The room felt warm and welcoming. Judging by the musical instruments scattered on the floor, Madeline bet Zach used this as a studio to teach music.
Zach sat down on a high stool next to a counte
