Eve opened the study door. James sat with his back to the door and didn’t hear her enter. After a few seconds, Eve coughed softly and smiled innocently at James, trying to pretend she’d come in by accident, “Sorry, I must have made a mistake.”
James was reading a book. He turned his chair and looked at the door. His frown showed his displeasure at being disturbed.
Wasn’t she Bella’s friend?
James felt surprised by her visit and smiled slightly. Though it was not a happy smile, it was still a smile.
It gave Eve enough encourage to continue to go after him.
She acted even more timidly and shyly and said, “Mr. Parker. I am sorry for bothering you.”
She must be one of those girls that put Bella in the trouble in the restaurant. James hadn’t come to her find yet. Now she showed up by hers
