Chapter Twenty Seven

Sebastian

"What made you clock off early?" He asks me once we've reviewed the essential documents as we sit at the table whilst Melody runs around with some friends she has made.

"Does there have to be a reason to spend time with my child?"

"No, but I know you, Seb..."

I sigh, looking over my shoulder to ensure Melody isn't within earshot. I wouldn't want to encourage her to presume I might give in and find a woman she could call mummy.

"My dad thrust one of his PA's on me... she's—."

Words die on my tongue as I remember Cassidy and her unnatural pull on me, ripping a manly grunt at the memory of who I now work with.

I shake my head, turning once again to ensure Melody is not within earshot.

"You like her," he tells me with wide eyes and raised brows. His hand is halfway to his mouth as his cup suspends in the air before him before he smirks as if he's been waiting for my downward spiral.

"No!" I immediately decline such a thing, but we both know I'm lying.

"You ran... is that becau