Chapter 20

• ROBERT'S POV
• I returned home after another long day of double duty, wishing only to relax and put my feet up. I had stored all the food I brought, including the leftovers from the pasta that Emma had prepared for me, in the fridge, and I was looking forward to savoring it. But before I could indulge in this moment of tranquility, I needed a quick shower to wash away the tensions of the day.
• As the warm water cascaded over my body, my mind involuntarily drifted to Emma and the almost-kiss we had shared that afternoon. The tension between us was palpable, and I wondered where this would lead us. I was breaking my own rules and taking risks I had never imagined. But at the same time, I couldn't resist the connection that existed between us.