I lean in, my heart thrumming with anticipation, as I lift a hand to brush a lock of hair away from Catherine's face. Just as I’m about to close the distance between us again for another kiss, the shrill sound of the doorbell shatters the moment, causing me to curse inwardly.
With a resigned sigh, I pull away from Catherine and rise from the sofa, a hint of disappointment evident across my movement.
"Stay right here," I say softly, giving a reassuring smile before making my way to the door.
I press a button on the small remote control sitting on the table nearby, and the gates swing open to reveal Maxinne’s babysitters.
"Morning, Mr. Knox," greets one of them once they’re finally entering the door.
"Good morning," I reply with a nod, my tone enthusiastic which never happened before
