Chapter 49

Julius hesitated, glancing down before making a decision, “No. No, I haven’t.”

Stephen nodded and quickly departed before he accidentally broke his impassive expression with a smile and ruined the ruse. So far, the twins’ plan was going exactly the way they hoped.

Julius hesitated before looking down at the adorable pair crouched under his desk. He grinned, saying, “He’s gone. Do you two want to stay under there? I think you will be more comfortable out here with me. He won’t come back unless I call for him.”

The twins shared a look before crawling out. Aria hopped onto her feet, bouncing so that her pigtails swung wildly. Caden stood up more cautiously, glancing toward the door to be certain they were indeed alone.

“Thank you mister,” Aria smiled brightly.

Julius’s face twitched. He clenched his jaw before saying, “Julius.”

“Julus?” Aria repeated with a child’s careless pronunciation.

“Jul