Sweetest Sin — A Bedtime Story Reward

Angelica, can you read me a bedtime story? What? I thought I'd misheard him. I'll make Daddy pay you extra. If you don't want to, forget it.

Come here. I lifted the blanket, Leo right in. That night, after reading a book, Leo fell asleep in my bed. The next morning, Enzo was shocked to hear this. His eyes showed admiration again.

Angelica, good job. I'll add another $50,000 to your monthly pay. Mr. Valentini, that's too much. It really was too much. I did way more in my last relationship. But when we broke up, I couldn't even afford We can afford a nanny. But if Angelica wants to date my son, she needs to make herself useful.

Even so, when we broke up, his family called me a gold digger who leeched off them for three years. Mr. Valentini, you pay too much. I actually like Leo. He's tough outside, but sweet. I'm only reading to him. It's no big deal. As I spoke, a warm hand grabbed mine. I looked down. Leo was holding my hand. He looked up at me. His little face was serious. His huge, dark eyes were watery. I didn't expect him to be moved so easily.