Chapter 17

After saying goodbye to Pablo, Jimena took Adrián to his room and tucked him into his crib. She was awash with mixed feelings, yet couldn't suppress the little smile that kept creeping onto her face.

She went to her room and collapsed onto the bed, grinning like a love-struck teenager. Just then, her phone vibrated, and she picked it up to read the incoming message.

Jack (8:00 PM): "I'll be at your place in twenty minutes."

Jimena sprang from the bed after reading it. She'd forgotten!

"Damn!" she exclaimed in exasperation, rushing into the bathroom.

Jack took her to dinner at a beautiful, elegant restaurant. That's how most of their dates went. He loved talking about his work and how he'd set aside his passion to dedicate himself to the family business. Jimena found herself entertained listening to him.

After several hours, he drove her home.

"Everything alright?" he asked, concerned, as she'd been lost in thought all night.

"Yeah." She faked a smile. "Just a little tired."

"Then I'll
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