301. RAISING SUSPICION

CYNTHIA’s P O V

‘‘Do you think that somebody was listening to us?’’ I inquired anxiously as fear began to course through my veins.

Jake gave a dismissive shake of his head before rising to his feet and reaching for the bathrobe that was still hanging on the door of the bathroom. ‘‘No, the rooms are soundproofed. You stay here...’’ he covered himself and left the room.

But I couldn’t mind my business in a situation like this. I rolled out of bed and took a fluffy bath towel, wrapping it around my body before following him towards the living area.

From the other side of the slightly open door, I could hear a feminine voice. ‘‘Uhmm, Hi… I mean, good morning. I was wondering if you saw Cynthia---’’

I rudely pushed Jake out of the way and came face to face with Stef, who let out a sigh of relief upon seeing me.

‘‘Oh, Cynthia… I was worried about you!’’

I smiled at her and placed a kiss on her cheek. ‘‘Well, as you can see, I’m good…’’ I then stepped closer to her so that she would be able