Arrogant Single Dad: A Billionaire and Nanny Romance (Grumpy Billionaires Book 4) by Lauren Wood

Author:Lauren Wood [Wood, Lauren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-18T16:00:00+00:00

13

Jessica

As I open the front door and step into the entryway, there's Robert, sitting in the living room, looking like he's been waiting for me all night. His normally composed face is a mixture of concern and irritation.

"Robert? What are you still doing up?"

"Couldn't sleep," he shrugs. "How was your night?"

"Uh, it was...fine, I guess." I fiddle with my purse strap, avoiding his piercing dark eyes.

"Fine?" Robert echoes, raising an eyebrow. "Just fine?"

I sigh, knowing that he's fishing for more information. Part of me wants to tell him everything, but I've been trying so hard to keep our personal and professional lives separate. My dating life shouldn't be any of his concern. But as I look into his eyes, searching for something – anything – I know that I can't help but share my feelings with him.

"Okay, not just fine," I admit. "Honestly, it was pretty awful."

"Awful?" He leans forward, suddenly interested. "How so?"

"Look, Robert" – I pause, searching for the right words – "It's really none of your business. And you shouldn't have stayed up worrying about me."

"Who says I was worried?" he retorts, trying to sound nonchalant. But I can see the tension in his jaw and the way his fists clench at his sides.

"Your face says it all," I point out gently. "I know you don't have any right to feel this way, but it seems like you can't help it."

He looks away, unable to deny it. We stand there in silence for a moment, the weight of our unspoken feelings pressing down on us.

"Robert," I begin hesitantly, "I don't want things to be weird between us. You're Millie's dad, and I'm her nanny – that's it."

"Right," he mutters, finally meeting my gaze. "I just...I couldn't sleep, knowing you were on that date. I don't know why, but it bothered me."

His admission sends a flurry of butterflies through my stomach, but I squash them down. We can't go there. We just can't. For the sake of Millie and our working relationship, we have to keep things strictly professional.

But… I haven't had the best night. And truthfully it feels good to know someone was waiting up for me, wondering if I was okay or not. I could use the company, so I decide to take a risk.

"Hey," I say, trying to lighten the mood, "I know it's late, but do you want to have a drink with me?" My heart races as I wait for his response.

"Sure," he agrees after a moment of hesitation. "Let's go to the kitchen."

We walk side by side, the tension between us lessening slightly. Robert moves around the kitchen with practiced ease, pulling out glasses and ingredients to make cocktails. I watch him, the muscles in his arms flexing subtly as he pours and stirs, creating our nightcaps - doing my best to not focus on the vivid memories of what we did right here in this kitchen.

"Here you go," he says, handing me a glass filled with a beautifully mixed drink. I take a small sip, allowing the delicious flavors to dance on my tongue.

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