Chapter Thirty+One II

'Mide,' she said in reply, resisting the urge to break down and run into his arms, crying her apologies.

She cleared her throat and made a serious face. 'What do you want here?'

Mide smiled sadly and held her gaze again. 'Can I come in first?'

'Yes, Daddy!' Eniiyi picked up the bouquet and then took her father's hand and dragged him over the threshold.

Eartha almost panicked. Why had Adekunbi done that? Now she'd have to fight the strong will to walk into his arms!

She blinked again and firmed her lips. 'Mide, I told you -'

Before she could finish speaking Mide deftly covered the space in between them.

She sucked in a breath and tried to step back but then he touched her arm and she froze to the spot.

'What do you want?' she croaked out. It took her all not to fall into his arms now. She could feel the heat radiating