All Chapters of THE CLEANER'S TRIPLE BET: Chapter 61 - Chapter 69

LILA Night came faster than I imagined. We had so much fun by the pool. Theo played his guitar while singing softly with Jax joining in. Their voices mixed together in a relaxed, warm way that made the whole evening feel special. Miles was busy grilling meat for dinner. Seeing the three of them like this — laughing, teasing each other, working together — made me happy. But then I remembered we weren’t the only ones there. Angela was still around. I hadn’t seen her for a while, but when I turned my head toward the villa, I caught her talking on the phone with someone. She looked frustrated, pacing back and forth. I quickly looked away again. “The smell is so good. I’m hungry,” I said, walking over to Miles and standing near the grill. “Almost ready,” Miles replied. He pulled me close with one arm and kissed the top of my head. “You okay?” I smiled, leaning into him. “Yeah. This feels nice.” Angela’s voice suddenly cut through the moment. “Guys, how about we play truth or dar

LILA It was getting late. The villa was quiet except for the low hum of the air conditioner. There were only three rooms, and I didn’t really want to decide where I’d sleep. Jax, Theo, and Miles were all fighting over who would sleep with me. I just laughed at their antics, sitting on the couch watching them. “Come on, I should get her tonight,” Theo said, grinning. “I haven’t held her in days.” Miles crossed his arms. “I missed her the most. She came to find me first. My room.” Jax smirked. “You both had your turns earlier. She’s sleeping with me. End of discussion.” I shook my head, smiling. “You guys are impossible.” Before anyone could decide, Angela came out of her room carrying a pillow. “You can sleep in my room,” she said, looking at me. “I’ll sleep with Miles. We’re used to doing this, so it won’t be awkward.” She walked straight toward Miles’ room without waiting for an answer. “What’s wrong with her? Why is she being so aggressive?” Theo asked once she was gone. We

LILA I was sitting at my desk, staring at my laptop screen but not really seeing anything. My fingers hovered over the keys, but my mind was far away. Mom suddenly appeared in the doorway, then stepped into my room and sat on the edge of my bed. “I’ve been seeing you only at home for a few days now,” she said gently. “Did something happen? You usually leave early and come home late because of work. Are you hiding something from me?” I turned my chair to face her, my heart beating faster. “Oh, about that…” I moved closer and sat beside her on the bed, taking her hands in mine. “I’m sorry I kept it from you, Mom. I just didn’t want you to be disappointed. But I… I’ve decided not to continue my studies.” Mom’s eyes widened. “What? What’s wrong, Lila? Did something happen? Did someone hurt you on campus?” “No, Mom, it’s nothing like that,” I said quickly, squeezing her hands. “I just thought if I continued my studies without a secure job, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy my life. So I dec

LILAAfter our conversation at the cafe, they drove me home. Theo was behind the wheel, Jax beside him in the front. Angela, Miles, and I sat in the back, with Miles in the middle. It felt quite awkward, especially when I saw Angela’s hand resting on Miles’ thigh while she talked about something from their past. I just glanced out the window, wanting to get out of the car as fast as possible.“I’m staying at your house, okay?” Angela asked Miles suddenly.I glanced back to see his answer. Miles nodded. “Yeah, of course.”I sighed and looked out the window again. Miles noticed. He leaned in close, his breath warm against my ear. “What’s wrong?”I gasped softly when I felt his hand already on my thigh. I turned to him. “Don’t you want to stay at my house?”I don’t know why I said that, but I couldn’t imagine what Angela would do to Miles if he went with her.Miles smiled and kissed my cheek. “That’s a great idea.”When we got home, Miles came downstairs with me, confusing Jax, Theo, and

LILA After a few days of thinking, I finally decided to apply for the maid job. I went back to the flower shop again. It might have been a little early, but that didn’t matter to me. I needed something stable, something close to home so I could check on Mom easily. The walk there gave me time to think. My heart felt a little lighter than before, but I was still nervous. When I arrived, the shop owner was serving a customer. She turned to me and smiled warmly. After she finished with the customer, she approached me, wiping her hands on her apron. “It’s good to see you back here,” she said kindly. “How is it? Does the lily I picked for you look alive in your room?” “Yes, I really love it,” I replied, smiling a little. “The flowers brightened up my room so much. Thank you again for choosing them for me.” She waved her hand. “No need to thank me, dear. Flowers have a way of making everything feel better. So, what brings you back today? Looking for more?” I took a deep breath. “Act