Chapter 106

“There’s a little boy in the car?” James asked straight out. “No way, it’s just Ella. You must’ve seen it wrong,” Maria denied quickly, a little flustered, then rushed to change the subject. “Anyway, why were you looking for me?” “Oh, I’ve signed the contract,” James said as he handed it to her. “Take it back, think it through…” Before he even finished speaking, Maria had already opened it. The renewal agreement tucked inside was the first thing she spotted, and her face froze the moment she realized what it was. What’s he getting at… Does he want her to stay? Her hesitation made James feel a bit heavy inside. “Come see me when you’ve made up your mind,” he said softly, eyes lowered, then turned and walked away. Maria stood there dazed for a moment before snapping out of it. She stuffed the contract into her bag and made her way to the front passenger seat. “Did he see anything?” Daniel Lewis asked nervously as he started the car. “He definitely got suspicious but didn’t really see any