I thought Carter would take me to the restaurant, but to my surprise, he actually took me back to his private villa.

It was the same villa where she had once lived.

The house was quiet, even the maid was not there.

Surely Harry was not there either?

He said he didn't want custody of Harry, but if Harry falls into Vanessa's hands, I'm afraid the child won't have a good time.

When I thought of this, my heart was inexplicably apprehensive.

"Make yourself at home." Carter took off his rain-soaked jacket, made me a cup of black tea, and then turned around and went into the kitchen.

I looked...