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Eric let them into the apartment. He bid goodnight to the security team. Evan and Peters had followed them home.โSir, we think itโs better to check out the apartment first. No one has been here all evening.โ Peters said, not removing himself from the apartment.Eric nodded. What could he say? He had hired these men to do a job. If he didnโt allow them to do it, there was no point having them around? They were the experts, after all.Eric put his hand on Catโs waist and led her into the kitchen, which was visible from where they were standing. Room by room, Peter thoroughly searched the apartment. Evan stood at an angle to watch them.Eric leaned down and kissed her temple. She had been watching the bodyguards. When was this going to end? Claudia still hasnโt been caught. She couldnโt help but admire Claudiaโs resourcefulness, even if it was on the wrong side of the law. It baffled her how someone so seemingly ordinary could evade both the police and Ericโs team, leaving behind a trail
Cat shifted in bed, causing her naked body to rub up against Eric. He was curled up behind her, his arm draped over her waist. His face buried in the curve of her neck, his breath warm against her skin. She could tell by his even breathing that he was still fast asleep. Cat lay there a little longer, contemplating whether to nudge him onto his back and playfully wake him up or slip out of bed and head for a shower.Sighing Cat believe they needed to talk before they had sex again. They had slept together at the event yesterday, and she had ended up coming home with him. It was time to address their issues and find a resolution.Glancing at the clock, she noticed it was only 7am. She groaned, realizing that even on a Sunday morning when she didnโt have to work, she couldnโt sleep in. The babies inside her were constantly active, making it difficult for her to sleep through the night. They were hungry and needed to be fed.She felt another kick as she continued to lie in Ericโs arms, not
Cat fixed her eyes on him, wondering what he had to tell her. But she knew he needed to hear her side of the tale first. โWhen Eva came to the office, she tried to blackmail me for money. She claimed that if I paid her, she would reveal my fatherโs name to me.โ Cat couldnโt hide from the truth as she kept her gaze on his face.Eric frowned, expressing his disbelief. โI canโt believe you didnโt tell me,โ he said.Cat chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. โHonestly, my childhood was far from pleasant. I wanted to shield you from as much of it as possible. Itโs a dark part of my past. You saw Eva, Eric. She looks like someone youโd find on a street corner. Itโs embarrassing to have any connection with her. The day they removed me from her care, I was terrified, but the day they took me away from her was the best day of my life.โCatโs confession hung heavy in the air as Eric processed her words. He had always known that Cat had a difficult past. He reached out and took her hand, offering
Ericโs hands moved up and down her back, causing warmth to spread through her body. She had missed this and him while she had been gone. Their quick coupling at the charity event hadnโt satiated her. it had been fun and exciting. Cat had never had sex like that before with so many people in the next room. She should be embarrassed that Evan had heard it all. But somehow she wasnโt. Did that make her an exhibitionist, or was she so comfortable with Evan she had thought so little about it after she had walked out and found him waiting?Pulling back so she could see Ericโs face. โYou know Evan stood guard outside the Cleanerโs closet last night, donโt you? He heard everything.โEric smirked. He didnโt seem to care about this bit of information. โSo?โโIt might not be a big deal to you, but Iโm not used to having sex like that.โEric shook his head. โMaking love Cat. Having sex is not what we are about. Having sex is so casual. Almost meaningless.โCatโs heart swelled at his words. She kne
It was lunchtime before they left the bedroom. Her only motivation to get up had been the promise of seeing the progress on the house.Cat fixed them some sandwiches while Eric called the security team to let them know. They would leave in 30 minutes and to have the cars ready to go.Then he sat down beside her to enjoy the food she had prepared. Which wasnโt much. Just chicken and salad on rye. Cat got up to get the mayo out of the fridge, handing it to Eric. Before sitting down to her own sandwich.Eric offered the mayo to her. Cat shook her head, taking a bite. Thinking for a moment. โI want to invite Alex and Rebecca to the house if they are free.โEric frowned at her. โCatโฆโโEric, before you say anything, remember, he is my father. If you have a problem with him, you need to sort it out. I want him and Rebecca in my life and the lives of our children. I think after I just came home with you last night, it would be good to clear the air and let them know Iโm okโฆ we are ok.โEric e
When they pulled into the driveway of their new home. Cat saw that Alexโs car was already in the driveway. When they got out, Cat walked over to the car, seeing it was empty.Looking around, she couldnโt spot them. They might have headed around the house towards the beach. Eric took her hand in his as the guards fanned out. Evan walking closest to them. As they neared the house, Alex and Rebecca rounded the side of the house, heading back their way. When Rebecca and Cat saw each other, Cat let go of Eric's hand and Rebecca did the same with Alex. They walked faster to meet each other halfway. The women embraced as if they hadnโt seen each other in months.โIโm so happy for you.โ Rebecca whispered in her ear. Just before the men reached them.Alex leaned in to kiss Cat on the cheek. They had found it harder to have a normal father daughter closeness. Cat knew it was new for them both and she would be uncomfortable if he swept her into his arms to hug and kiss her like Rebecca had done.
Later that night, Eric left the apartment to meet with Alex so both of them could deal with Eva. She didnโt ask to come and honestly didnโt want to.Eric said in parting. โMight be an idea to call Mum and Jo while Iโm gone, so they donโt hate me so much.โ Before kissing her on the mouth hungrily. Then he was gone. Cat thought about what he had said and realised maybe he was right and it would help her take her mind off her birth mother.Cat still hurt from the fact Eva wanted to make money off her in this disgraceful manner. But like the old saying went, you could pick your friends, but you canโt choose your family.For Cat, it just reinforced why she didnโt have Eva in her life to start with.Cat picked up the phone and called Dawn first. The first thing they talked about was the fact that Eric and she had sorted out their differences.Dawn was over the moon. Reminding Cat that marriage was about working on the relationship that just didnโt stop because you had a piece of paper. Cat f
After four weeks had passed, there was still no word from Eva. Everyone had collectively reached the conclusion that her sudden disappearance resulted from Eric and Alexโs conversation with Catโs birth mother. It seemed that their discussion had the intended effect, causing Eva to flee the town.Cat was pleased because, even though she had nothing to be ashamed of, she still didnโt want to air her dirty laundry in public.It was bad enough with stories about Cat being Alexโs daughter, which she didnโt find so embarrassing, although there was a lot of speculation about how that came about. Who was Catโs mother? It wouldnโt be long before they found out she had gone into foster care. Hopefully, the trail ended there and a new story would distract the media away from her life story.They have been coming out to the new house every weekend, since Cat had moved back in with Eric. Their purpose is to oversee the many changes being made to the place, as well as to meet with the painters and d
Cat let out a soft giggle as Eric playfully pushed her down onto the bed, gently pulling off her camisole as he hovered over her. โYou are so sexy. I love you more every day,โ he whispered, his love for her evident in his voice.Cat groaned with desire as he slid her underwear down her legs, leaving her completely naked. They knew they only had an hour at most.With the assistance of their live-in nanny, Katie. Allison had taken their four-year-old twin boys, Jack and Michael, to the beach. Eric had insisted that Cat have a nanny to help with the boys, but only when she needed it. Katieโs room was conveniently located right next to the boysโ room. Cat adored being a mother, but twin boys could definitely be a handful.As Eric moved away from the bed to remove his shirt and pants, Cat stretched out on the bed, eagerly watching her stunning husband undress. A delicious warmth spread through her body, causing her skin to tingle with anticipation. He made it a point to tell her he loved he
They didnโt stick around for the police to arrive; it wasnโt as if they were fleeing the scene of a crime; the perpetrator was still there. Eric informed her that when the police wanted a statement, they could find them at the hospital and get statements after the babies had arrived. Claudia wasnโt going anywhere but a jail cell or another mental hospital.Getting Cat to the hospital was their top priority. She agreed with him, especially as another wave of pain hit her. Evan took the wheel so that Eric could sit in the back with Cat. She leaned into him, squeezing his hand each time the pain intensified. Cat noticed him wince a few times. It was a small comfort that he only felt a fraction of the pain she was going through.โBreathe,โ Eric instructed, employing the breathing techniques they had learnt together. Cat stared at him for a moment, wondering if he was joking. How could she focus on her breathing when they were racing through traffic, desperately trying to reach the hospital
โHow did you get in?โ Cat asked as her mind raced. What was she going to do? Did she have time to wait for someone to save her, or did she need to save herself?โIt was incredibly simple. After you left yesterday, did you even take a moment to check if anyone was trying to sneak under the garage roller door? I simply waited until you all drove away and swiftly ducked under the door.โโSo you have been here since yesterday?โ The sick feeling was back in her stomach, the thought of Claudia having free rein in the house last night and lying in wait for this morning. Picking the best time to come out of her hiding spot.โYes, it was easy, like I said. I bought provisions with me, of course, and fresh water was available.โ Claudia pointed to the tap on the kitchen island.Cat didnโt look towards where she was pointing, unable to take her eyes off the madwoman in front of her and the gun in her hand.โUnbelievable,โ thought Cat. She couldnโt fathom how Claudia had managed to reach her so eas
After four weeks had passed, there was still no word from Eva. Everyone had collectively reached the conclusion that her sudden disappearance resulted from Eric and Alexโs conversation with Catโs birth mother. It seemed that their discussion had the intended effect, causing Eva to flee the town.Cat was pleased because, even though she had nothing to be ashamed of, she still didnโt want to air her dirty laundry in public.It was bad enough with stories about Cat being Alexโs daughter, which she didnโt find so embarrassing, although there was a lot of speculation about how that came about. Who was Catโs mother? It wouldnโt be long before they found out she had gone into foster care. Hopefully, the trail ended there and a new story would distract the media away from her life story.They have been coming out to the new house every weekend, since Cat had moved back in with Eric. Their purpose is to oversee the many changes being made to the place, as well as to meet with the painters and d
Later that night, Eric left the apartment to meet with Alex so both of them could deal with Eva. She didnโt ask to come and honestly didnโt want to.Eric said in parting. โMight be an idea to call Mum and Jo while Iโm gone, so they donโt hate me so much.โ Before kissing her on the mouth hungrily. Then he was gone. Cat thought about what he had said and realised maybe he was right and it would help her take her mind off her birth mother.Cat still hurt from the fact Eva wanted to make money off her in this disgraceful manner. But like the old saying went, you could pick your friends, but you canโt choose your family.For Cat, it just reinforced why she didnโt have Eva in her life to start with.Cat picked up the phone and called Dawn first. The first thing they talked about was the fact that Eric and she had sorted out their differences.Dawn was over the moon. Reminding Cat that marriage was about working on the relationship that just didnโt stop because you had a piece of paper. Cat f
When they pulled into the driveway of their new home. Cat saw that Alexโs car was already in the driveway. When they got out, Cat walked over to the car, seeing it was empty.Looking around, she couldnโt spot them. They might have headed around the house towards the beach. Eric took her hand in his as the guards fanned out. Evan walking closest to them. As they neared the house, Alex and Rebecca rounded the side of the house, heading back their way. When Rebecca and Cat saw each other, Cat let go of Eric's hand and Rebecca did the same with Alex. They walked faster to meet each other halfway. The women embraced as if they hadnโt seen each other in months.โIโm so happy for you.โ Rebecca whispered in her ear. Just before the men reached them.Alex leaned in to kiss Cat on the cheek. They had found it harder to have a normal father daughter closeness. Cat knew it was new for them both and she would be uncomfortable if he swept her into his arms to hug and kiss her like Rebecca had done.
It was lunchtime before they left the bedroom. Her only motivation to get up had been the promise of seeing the progress on the house.Cat fixed them some sandwiches while Eric called the security team to let them know. They would leave in 30 minutes and to have the cars ready to go.Then he sat down beside her to enjoy the food she had prepared. Which wasnโt much. Just chicken and salad on rye. Cat got up to get the mayo out of the fridge, handing it to Eric. Before sitting down to her own sandwich.Eric offered the mayo to her. Cat shook her head, taking a bite. Thinking for a moment. โI want to invite Alex and Rebecca to the house if they are free.โEric frowned at her. โCatโฆโโEric, before you say anything, remember, he is my father. If you have a problem with him, you need to sort it out. I want him and Rebecca in my life and the lives of our children. I think after I just came home with you last night, it would be good to clear the air and let them know Iโm okโฆ we are ok.โEric e
Ericโs hands moved up and down her back, causing warmth to spread through her body. She had missed this and him while she had been gone. Their quick coupling at the charity event hadnโt satiated her. it had been fun and exciting. Cat had never had sex like that before with so many people in the next room. She should be embarrassed that Evan had heard it all. But somehow she wasnโt. Did that make her an exhibitionist, or was she so comfortable with Evan she had thought so little about it after she had walked out and found him waiting?Pulling back so she could see Ericโs face. โYou know Evan stood guard outside the Cleanerโs closet last night, donโt you? He heard everything.โEric smirked. He didnโt seem to care about this bit of information. โSo?โโIt might not be a big deal to you, but Iโm not used to having sex like that.โEric shook his head. โMaking love Cat. Having sex is not what we are about. Having sex is so casual. Almost meaningless.โCatโs heart swelled at his words. She kne
Cat fixed her eyes on him, wondering what he had to tell her. But she knew he needed to hear her side of the tale first. โWhen Eva came to the office, she tried to blackmail me for money. She claimed that if I paid her, she would reveal my fatherโs name to me.โ Cat couldnโt hide from the truth as she kept her gaze on his face.Eric frowned, expressing his disbelief. โI canโt believe you didnโt tell me,โ he said.Cat chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. โHonestly, my childhood was far from pleasant. I wanted to shield you from as much of it as possible. Itโs a dark part of my past. You saw Eva, Eric. She looks like someone youโd find on a street corner. Itโs embarrassing to have any connection with her. The day they removed me from her care, I was terrified, but the day they took me away from her was the best day of my life.โCatโs confession hung heavy in the air as Eric processed her words. He had always known that Cat had a difficult past. He reached out and took her hand, offering