Alethea

I look up at him as he slowly nods as if confirming what he just said.

"Yes, Ally. I want you to come to work for me. You were efficient when you worked as my assistant, I can't deny that."

His words catch me off guard. I've been thinking about how I don't want to stay idle. I even considered working at the daycare. But working with Asher? That's something I never imagined.

Slowly, I shake my head. "No, Asher. I can't work with you."

His expression tenses. I see the frustration in his eyes as he searches mine, looking for something, some kind of answer.

"Is it because...