Nanny For The Off Limits Protector by Winterton Elle

Author:Winterton, Elle
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-11-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

The intoxicating aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, melding perfectly with the tempting scent of maple syrup wafting from the kitchen. Seated in a booth at the Pebble Point diner, Lucy, Logan, and I were in our own world. Our ice cream sundaes sat before us, piled lavishly with whipped cream and crowned with a glistening cherry.

“Chocolate is way better than caramel!” Lucy declared, her young eyes shining with conviction as she dug into her dessert.

“Nu-uh,” Logan countered with equal fervor, “Caramel reigns supreme!”

Their spirited discussion made me smile. I took a moment to enjoy the swirls of both chocolate and caramel on my sundae. “Why choose sides? Look, you can have the best of both worlds right here,” I said, holding up a spoonful that had a bit of everything.

From the corner of my eye, I noticed a shadow falling over our table. Looking up, I saw a familiar face framed by tousled brown hair. Tim stood there, a playful smirk dancing on his lips and his deep blue eyes sparkling with mischief. It struck me just how the soft lighting of the diner accentuated his chiseled jawline and the hint of stubble that graced his cheeks.

Without waiting for an invitation, he suddenly slid into the booth opposite me, his proximity unexpectedly making the space feel a tad warmer. “You seem to be someone who appreciates... variety,” he mused, directing his words at me with a teasing voice.

Caught off guard, I met his gaze, feeling a bit flustered. “Oh? And what might you be implying?”

Tim leaned a little closer, his voice dropping to a soft, playful whisper. “Just that it’s always fun to have options, isn’t it?”

The banter between the two young ones faded into the background. Tim’s words, while light and humorous, carried an undercurrent of something deeper. The challenge in his eyes was clear, pushing me not only about my sundae choices but also choices closer to the heart.

My face flushed as I met his gaze, not accustomed to such direct attention. “Well, I’m nothing if not a peacekeeper,” I replied, trying to match his lighthearted tone.

It was at that moment I caught sight of Max through the diner window. He stood just outside, his concerned expression evident as he observed our little gathering. The hint of worry clouding his features made my heart tighten with uncertainty.”

I waved, catching Max’s gaze through the window. His eyes softened, but the concern still lingered. Was he worried about my interaction with Tim, or was there something more behind his distant expression?

“Look, your dad’s here,” I announced to the children, seeing him push open the door to the diner.

“Great!” Tim exclaimed, his tone genuine and friendly. “The more, the merrier.”

“Hey, everyone,” Max greeted us with a stiff smile as he reached the table. I could sense the subtle tension between him and Tim.

“Hi, Dad!” Lucy and Logan chimed in unison, grinning up at their father.

“Max, have a seat,” I said, gesturing to the empty spot beside me.

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