Kate kept reading, but she couldn’t focus. Something was missing. Something deep inside her just wouldn’t settle. She picked up her laptop and walked to the study.

Bastien was typing on his own laptop behind the large wooden desk. When he looked up and saw her, a smile immediately formed on his lips.

—Hello, beautiful. Missed me already?

—I think so... Can I work here with you?

—Of course —he said, standing up right away.

He crossed the room, wrapped his arms around her, and kissed her lips. Th