The Billionaire's Secret by Lorana Hoopes

Author:Lorana Hoopes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lorana Hoopes

Max stared at Alyssa across the table and let out a small sigh. This was not the night he had been hoping for. He had wanted to show her the new Max, but Iris showing up had just reminded her of his past, and he couldn’t blame her.

The look on Iris’s face had been one of anger but also guilt. He had never thought about how the women must feel the next day when he didn’t call them back or return their calls, but as he looked at Alyssa’s face, he could see a sadness there that he imagined the other women must have felt, especially because he hadn’t been honest about his intentions.

The rest of the meal passed in silence, torturing him. He wanted to try to explain himself, but she had made it clear that she needed space, and if he was going to prove he’d changed, then he would have to honor her wishes.

He didn’t try to hold her hand as they walked back to the car, but he did still open the door for her. She flashed him a tight smile, but even that small gesture encouraged him. He might have to work harder, but the fact that she was looking at him at all, was a start.

The ride back to his house was also mute, but as he pulled into the driveway, he tried one more time. “Alyssa, I’m really sorry. This isn’t how I wanted the night to go. I know I have a past, but I am trying to change.”

“I believe you are.” Her voice was quiet, but at least she was looking at him. “I just need some time to think things over. Will you tell Peyton good night for me?”

“Wait, don’t you want to take your flowers?”

A look of indecision crossed her face, but after a sigh, she agreed and followed him into the house.

“Aunt Lyssa. You’re back.”

“We sure are, sweetie. Did you have fun with Helen?”

It floored Max how she could turn on her happy voice that quickly when she had been reserved with him for the last hour.

“Uh huh.” Peyton nodded her head up and down enthusiastically.

“We made dinner and then we colored,” Helen said, rising from the table. She looked from Alyssa to Max but said nothing though Max could see the questions in her eyes.

“That’s great. Well, I have an early day tomorrow, so I’m going to get my flowers and call it a night. I’ll see you soon, Peyton.” With a quick nod at Max, Alyssa turned and walked out of the kitchen.

“Peyton, why don’t you go play with your doll for a minute while I chat with Max?” Though it was meant as a question, it came out more like a statement from Helen’s mouth, and Peyton agreed without arguing. “I take it the night didn’t go as planned.”

Max sighed and ran his hand across his forehead. “No, it started off well, but then a woman from my past showed up and told Alyssa not to trust me.

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