Chapter 11

"Hector, come in." Lindsey naturally took Hector's coat when he took it off. Micah hopped and skipped behind them as they headed upstairs. He chirped, "Grandma and Grandpa aren't at home today, Mr. Yarrow! That means you can spend all the time you want with Mommy!" Lindsey flushed and swatted Micah. "What are you talking about? You're just a kid!" He made a face at her before running to his room and shutting the door. "He's such a menace." She smiled shyly and leaned against Hector. "I'll go shower. Wait for me, okay?" She blinked at him before turning and heading to the bathroom. Hector watched her leave. He murmured, "Is the side you're showing me truly who you are, Lindsey?" If this was who she actually was, who was the woman who'd pinched Micah's arm and acted like she'd detested him? For some reason, he was reminded of Noelle again. She was so naive and easy to lie to—even after learning that he'd "gone bankrupt", she'd just given him a winning smile. She'd said, "There's