Alex:

I stirred the pasta sauce, watching as Jade and Jasper chattered excitedly at the kitchen table. I enjoyed being around my two beauties. They're so innocent and sweet. I didn't want to think much of the meeting with Marcus Thompson, so I offered to help Louisa take care of things.

I wonder why she's so against getting a maid. It's not easy being a single mom. She can afford an experienced housekeeper so what's holding her back.

For now... I'm her housekeeper and I really don't mind.

I was preparing dinner.

"Dad, can we have garlic bread?" Jade asked, her big eyes sparkling with childish innocence.

It melts my...