Chapter 175

Anna froze for a moment and instinctively looked over. The guy was lounging on the couch in casual homewear, looking all relaxed and put together, with his head turned slightly toward her. The sunlight just happened to stream in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, softening his sharp features. Only that faint smile at the corner of his lips stood out, clear as day. "Zoned out again?" He sighed lightly, maybe because she was still frozen in place—but she could swear there was a hint of fondness in his voice. The big fluffy husky that had been glued to her leg finally got set down. She tossed a resigned look its way and walked over to Julian. She didn't make it to the couch before he called her to a stop. With his charming eyes narrowed slightly, Julian looked her over from head to toe, his gaze finally landing on her hands. "Wash your hands first." Seriously? All that sweetness—definitely hallucinated. Grumbling inside, Anna turned and headed to the bathroom. The client's always right