Chapter 14 Kylie through the residence, her destination the vineyard. There, she joined in with the staff, picking of grapes that were heavy with the season’s promise. She then made her way to strawberry in the sweetness of fruits surpassed she’d ever picked up the supermarket. The staff had told her it the perfect summer weather that had made them so sweet. As she was to the strawberries, lost her thoughts, Trevor showed up. looked like a all suited up, exuding air of sophistication that seemed intensify in soft evening light. Kylie looked up at a bit starstruck. She had give it to him, Trevor was definitely easy on the eyes. He noticed her staring, and expression darkened. that look was not fan of being at. “Grandma’s awake. Let’s in for dinner. Trevor said, his cutting through the vineyard. “Perfect timing,” said, straightening up with a smile. “I’ve got strawberries and grapes to contribute to the feast. Trevor’s response was a nonchalant his demeanor he wasn’t buying her innocent act. He seemed be thinking she was trying to play some maybe conspiring with his grandmother to get closer to him. He’d been down this road before, and he wasn’t in the drama. But Kylie didn’t care about his thoughts at all. sauntered to Noreen, a platter of grapes and strawberries in hand. “Got from vineyard? Noreen smiled. She grinned, her eyes twinkling. Grant told me Trevor finally caught some Z’s to Kylie’s help. It’s just matter of time before Trevor realizes what catch is Kylie had a way of being real and caring. Felicia had shared stories about Kylie’s green thumb she was a little tyke. Kylie had always the kind to a when she was just a kid. “Yeah, I to mess these in the sticks,” said, her tone casual. “But they never hit the spot–always a bit sour. Now I’m wiser; it’s all the seeds and sun. old was shady as heck. Oh, let me handle these first Chatting with Noreen was easy for Kylie; their talks flowed like a smooth brook. It was because Noreen had the same genuine warmth that did. Noreen out a hearty laugh. “Felicia told were a farm pro as a kid. ” She seemed to be it. “You were so tiny, you worked those fields like a seasoned farmer. Felicia always mentioned how had a on her shoulders, helping with the farm chores to lighten the load her adoptive family. The image that determined little girl, tirelessly working the land, was both adorable and heartwarming. Meanwhile, Trevor help notice the duo, totally engrossed their conversation. There was something about that at him. seemed sunshine and smiles now, but he she’d been him earlier at the vineyard. Noreen nudged Kylie and Trevor towards room playful twinkle in her eye after a dinner. “You two are my little cheerleaders. But it’s scoot. Go have your private time and get some sleep. Kylie Trevor had to along. In room, Kylie’s on the romantic adorning the room. It sweet but it felt a bit for their situation. After a grueling day restoring an ancient painting without a break, to unwind. She looked at Trevor. “Who wants to shower first?” gaze steady. “We’re not really couple, Kylie. just playing along. Remember?” Chapter 14 come on, it’s not like that. You don’t before bed? I’m all playing along, but I’m the hay without a retorted. Trevor was momentarily at loss for words. a nightgown in the wardrobe, which was stocked with a variety clothes for both of them. had and prepared they might need. going to take the shower first. Don’t I won’t take long,” she the bathroom. The sound of the shower soon echoed the room. wasn’t used to the idea of a showering in space. was a experience, and sound was oddly captivating. With determined look, was about to make a quiet exit when almost collided with Grant. Grant was holding a steaming bowl. Walters for you,” he said. “She thinks it’ll right up. Trevor his eyes, a hint of escaping. Is turn into a opera hero?‘ he muttered. took the bowl from Grant. take it from here,” he said, shutting the with a more force than necessary. Inside, the shower’s drone continued to needle him. Trevor’s hardened he looked at the bowl. He was starting to second-guess his decision to situation his life. His head was throbbing, a physical reminder of his growing stress. rubbed his memories soothing hands on his head earlier. Her touch had been respite, a gentle pressure that had chased his tension for a few precious moments. Trevor’s phone lit with a from Zach. Walters, can I Ms. Thopson’s WhatsApp account?] Trevor peeked at the door typed back. But then, he continued. [What’s up? You got a thing for her or something? Zach’s eyes bugged out at the implication. Crushing on freaking way! though I know whole marriage is a sham, dare to get crush on my boss’s wife. typed furiously. at all! I found this pendant and I’m thinking of buying it. I just want to check first] Trevor’s reply was short sweet, “Fine. With Trevor’s thumbs–up, Zach had sent a request to Kylie on WhatsApp in no But after a long ten minutes, there still no of her accepting. Zach’s fingers over his phone, then he texted Trevor. [Boss, Ms. Thompson hit ‘accept yet. response came back almost immediately: in the shower. mind run wild. “Are they…. ? But this is supposed be a fake right? And already… doing it?” Trevor a gym regular, all ripped and cut. Zach’s true, then was probably otherwise the night. Zach had planned to send her some of before bed, she could help him a couple tomorrow. Then, out of the blue, his phone buzzed with a notification. Zach blinked, thinking he might seeing things.