Chapter 129
Caspar’s POV:
As we walked to the car, I caught Daniel’s gaze following Audrey.
I glanced back at him warningly, then subtly blocked his line of sight without drawing attention.
Once we were all settled in the car, Audrey turned to Noah in the backseat
“So, how was kindergarten today? Did you have fun?” she asked, her voice warm with genuine interest.
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Noah’s face lit up. I made a tower with blocks that was this high.” He stretched his small arms upward, indicating an impressive height.
“That sounds wonderful, Audrey smiled. “Did you make any friends?”
Noah’s expression stiffened momentarily.
‘I don’t like playing with them,” he said, his voice suddenly flat. “They’re too childish.”
Audrey smiled gently at his serious response, so adult–like coming from such a small boy.
“That’s okay,” she said simply. “Sometimes it takes time to find people you connect with.”
Noah shrugged. “There’s a boy named Max who has a dinosaur lunchbox. He showed me all his dinosaurs.”
I drove slowly, savoring the strange domesticity of having both of them in my car.
Noah continued chattering about his day while Audrey asked all the right questions.
I felt oddly excited by this simple family moment, something I’d never experienced before.
When we arrived at the Thornton estate, Edward was waiting at the entrance.
As soon as Noah climbed out, Edward gently intercepted him.
“Noah, it’s time to change out of your school clothes,” Edward said smoothly, guiding him toward the house.
“We have your favorite snack prepared in the kitchen.”
Noah glanced back at Audrey with a small wave before allowing himself to be led away.
Their voices faded as they disappeared down the hallway, leaving Audrey and me alone in the spacious living room.
“It’s getting late,‘ Audrey said, clutching her purse a little tighter. “I should head back.”
I stepped closer, my eyes never leaving hers.
“About this morning,‘ I said, my voice low and direct. That hug at the kindergarten–does it mean you’re beginning to accept me, Audrey?”
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Chapter 129
Her cheeks flushed at my bluntness. The color suited her.
1- she hesitated, her eyes darting away before meeting mine again.
“Yes. I think I’m willing to try, Caspar. To see where this might go between us.”
The admission sent a rush of satisfaction through me.
I took another step toward her, closing the distance between us.
Audrey instinctively stepped back, her back nearly touching the wall behind her.
She raised her hand between us.
“Caspar, wait,‘ she said, her voice soft but steady.
“I meant what I said about being willing to try, but I need us to take this slowly.”
I nodded, my expression serious. “I understand.”
Despite my words, I continued moving toward her.
Audrey’s eyes widened slightly, her back pressing against the wall as I leaned toward her face.
“Caspar, I just said-
My fingers gently plucked a small dry leaf from her hair, holding it up between us for her to see.
“You had this caught in your hair,” I explained, a hint of amusement in my voice.
Her lips formed a small “oh” of realization, and I watched with fascination as a blush crept up her neck to her cheeks.
“I…” she started, clearly embarrassed at having misinterpreted my intentions. “Thank you.”
I couldn’t help but find her flustered state endearing.
“You’re welcome,‘ I replied, stepping back to give her space.
Audrey smoothed her hair self–consciously and glanced toward the door.
‘I should get going. I’ll be back tomorrow morning to help with Noah’s drop–off.”
“That seems unnecessarily complicated,” I said, seizing the opportunity.
“Why not just stay here at the estate? It would save you the commute back and forth.”
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Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
