Boss's Second Chance (Fake Love Rich Boss Series Book 3) by Sloane Peterson

Author:Sloane Peterson [Peterson, Sloane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sloane Peterson
Published: 2020-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Oliver

I shouldn’t be bothered by Cassidy going on a date, but I am. I wanted to repair our relationship, I wanted a chance to prove that I’m a better man now. But it doesn’t seem like I’m going to get that chance. She’s ready to move on without me, and I just have to accept that.

At least I get a chance to spend time with Lucy. And now I’m extremely nervous. It goes back to me having no experience of being around a child before. Especially when that child is my own. I’ve had no part in raising her. I only know the Lucy that I’ve seen for a few hours at a time, not one I’ve had to be in charge of.

I spend the whole day making sure the cabin is clean. I set one of the spare bedrooms up for her, in case Cassidy’s date is longer than expected. I try not to think about what that means.

It’s a little before five when Cassidy’s car pulls into my driveway. I open the front door, walking out to greet them and I’m blown away.

Cassidy looks gorgeous. Not that she normally doesn’t, but this time it’s clearly something special. She’s curled her hair, letting it fall around her shoulders. She’s wearing a light pink skirt and a white lace long-sleeved top. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her look so beautiful – it takes me a good second to get my thoughts together.

“Let me help you with that,” I say, rushing forward.

She hands me two bags and then one shopping bag as she wrangles Lucy out of the car.

“I grabbed some snacks and dinner that she likes from the store. I think I packed her favorite toys, some movies, a change of clothes and pajamas, and everything she needs for a bath.”

Now that panic begins to settle in again. It’s a lot of responsibility.

The press often likes to rant on about how I’ve never known responsibility in my life, how everything has always been handed to me. I’ve fought against that for years, determined to prove that I’m more than they think I am. I’ve dealt with responsibility before.

Now, I’m realizing that maybe I haven’t. Because I’ve never been left as the one in charge of a three-year-old.

I’m scared to death.

Instead of responding, I walk with Cassidy and Lucy into the cabin. I place the bags on the countertop, watching as Cassidy hugs Lucy.

“I promise that I’ll be back soon, okay? Until then, you’re going to hang out with Oliver. Is that okay?”

Lucy has already made herself at home in my cabin, climbing up onto the couch and making herself comfortable.

“Okay, mama!” she exclaims, waving as Cassidy starts to walk back towards the door.

Cassidy stops by where I stand in the kitchen, making sure to make eye contact with me.

“Call me immediately if anything happens,” she says.

I can tell from the tone of her voice that she’s not joking. She’s dead serious.

“I wouldn’t think of doing anything else,” I promise, “I’ll see you when you get back.

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