Chapter 343

I knew I had to say something, but the words that came out were more offhand than thoughtful. "I might not be one now, but who knows about the future?"

Thorsten burst out laughing, and Milly, still nestled in his arms, giggled along with him.

"Daddy, this lady is nice. She played with me," Milly chimed in.

This kid definitely thought I was a rockstar.

Her mom, though? Yeah, not so much. Sasha's face darkened, and she gave me this look like she was already convinced I was Thorsten's latest fling or something.

"Well then, from now on, you can always come find this lady to play," Thorsten said, like I'd somehow become a regular in their lives.

I opened my mouth, unsure what to say. Arguing in front of Milly didn't feel right, so I just brushed it off like he was humoring her.

Then Thorsten walked up to me, still holding Milly. "Got time to play with my daughter? You can name your price."

Wait—was he seriously asking me to babysit? Did he think everyone had as much free time as he