Chapter 111: My Princess
When it was time to leave the office, Zeke was the first to walk out faster than usual, as if something were chasing him. But instead of looking stressed, his face was lit up with a rare, eager smile.
Andrew raised an eyebrow, puzzled by his boss’s sudden urgency. Then it clicked. Who else could it be but Cassidy or Claire? Zeke was clearly rushing to see them, which explained the unusually cheerful mood.
He didn’t even stop by his house to change. The moment he left the office, Zeke drove straight to Cassidy’s apartment in his Aston Martin.
All the way there, his heart beat hard in his chest, matching the whirlwind of emotions inside him. Whether it was nerves, longing, or just pure excitement, he couldn’t get there fast enough.
As soon as he arrived at the apartment building, Zeke parked in the basement and headed straight for the elevator. His eyes flicked up to the numbers as they climbed; each floor felt like forever.
When the doors finally opened, he stepped out and walked quickly to the door he knew by heart. His hand hovered for a second before he rang the bell, heart still pounding.
The door opened to reveal Clara, who greeted him with a warm smile.
"Oh, you’re here. Come in," she said, stepping aside.
Zeke gave her a polite nod as he stepped inside. "Evening, Clara."
"She just finished bathing Claire," Clara said, closing the door behind him. "She’s helping her get dressed now."
Zeke nodded, slipping his hands into his pockets. "Alright. I’ll wait in the living room."
A moment later, Cassidy walked in holding Claire’s hand. Claire’s hair was still a little wet, and she smelled like strawberry shampoo.