"You know I'm difficult, and you still want to pursue me?" Esme asked with a teasing smile, tracing a finger along Alex's chin. "I mean no disrespect to women, but for most men, the harder the challenge, the more exciting it is," he replied. "So… are you like most men then, Mr. Jefferson?""I have
Leaning casually against the wine cabinet, Esme broke the silence. "Mr. Jefferson, is there something you want to say to me?"Alex was silent for a couple of seconds before looking up at her. "Yes."She straightened up, her tone serious. "Go ahead.""I have a question. What's your relationship with
Esme walked over to them with a smile on her face. She had clearly been teasing him earlier, but on second thought, he words carried a hint of something deeper. "Mommy!" The kids ran straight to her. She scooped one up in each arm and turned around to enter the house. Suddenly, she paused in her
One of the assistants said, "Mr. Jefferson's schedule has been really weird lately… If I didn't know better, I would have thought he had to pick up his kids from school or something…""Don't be ridiculous. Mr. Jefferson's not even married. How would he have kids—"Another assistant cut in, "Wait a m
Alex set the kids down as soon as he entered the house. He said goodbye politely and left without staying a moment longer. Reginald was baffled. He had been bracing himself for a fight, but Alex just left?The two kids exchanged a quick glance, both looking confused. Meanwhile, Esme chased after h
After dinner, Alex saw that it was getting late. He called to the kids, "Let's go. It's time to take you two home."Austin was busy examining the robot dog Felix had given him. Without even looking up, he said, "Can we play a little longer? Mommy and Papa Reggie won't be back so soon."Alex was take