Chapter 7

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"So, let's do this. Pretend we're married for a year. You'll be my wife and your son will be my child. But you'll abide by my rules and in return... I will provide shelter for you and your son and l will find your long-last seen father for you. How do you see that sweetheart?" He asked ever so proudly.

I waited as if I was meditating on his offer.

"What's your reply honey? Cause l don't have all the time in the world." He asked again.

I shook my head against the idea. "I don't need protection of any kind from you. I can protect my son and l." I replied after much consideration.

My boy who has impeccable timing woke up and started crying on top of his little voice. "Hush my baby boy... I'm right here," I said adjusting in my seat and tapping his butt, lightly.

Lorenzo used the situation to his advantage. "You know you should take my offer, Ms. Holland isn't a place where a single Mum can live alone. As I see it... you won't last a week here without any man by your side. Mo