Chapter 2

David's heated, almost hungry gaze made me feel bashful, and I hurriedly tried to cover up my exposed curves.

Maybe it was because Ethan had been so distant ever since the baby came. But David's intense look somehow sparked a subtle, indescribable satisfaction deep inside me.

It suddenly hit me that maybe I wasn't as undesirable as Ethan made me believe.

For once, I actually felt a flicker of confidence as a woman, catching it in the corner of my eye.

Even though I knew I was drenched, I couldn't help but stand a little taller.

My already full breasts looked even more prominent, and I could feel that David couldn't tear his eyes away from me.

My subtle movement made David realize he'd been caught staring a bit too openly.

He subtly shifted his gaze away, cleared his throat again, and glanced over my medical report before speaking.

"Your qualifications look good, but I'd like you to try out for a few days first. I'll pay you the standard rate during the trial. How does that sound?" David held my gaze, waiting for my answer.

As we started discussing the job, it hit me all over again that I was here to apply for the wet nurse position. My cheeks flushed as I nodded, feeling shy and a little nervous.

When I was just about to ask where the baby was, David got up, his tall frame moving quickly as he stepped into the bedroom and came back almost right away.

"You're soaked. Why don't you take a shower first?" He handed me a dry towel and a stack of clothes.

I felt his warm hand brush against my palm as a soft, teasing warmth sent an indescribable shiver through me.

I wanted to politely turn him down, but it was like he already knew what I would say.

"If you catch a cold, you won't be able to feed Charlie," David added with a gentle smile, his expression soothing and inviting, his voice deep and magnetic. There was just no way I could say no to him.

Even though I could feel he had some kind of interest in me that I couldn't quite put my finger on, I still ended up walking to the bathroom, his eyes following me every step of the way.

Once the bathroom door clicked shut behind me, I finally realized just how fast my heart was racing. I had never thought I'd be stripping down for a shower in some guy's house.

Sure, it was for the job, but still, there was no denying I was a little on edge.

But when I finished my shower, dried off, and changed into the clothes he'd given me, David was waiting for me, handing me a cup of hot cocoa. He was so thoughtful it almost caught me off guard.

"This will warm you up," he said gently.

Honestly, I never imagined a man, let alone a stranger, could be so attentive and caring toward me. Meanwhile, my own husband barely even looked at me.

"Thank you," I murmured, feeling genuinely moved. I took the hot cocoa, tasted a few sips, and it finally hit me what I was here for.

"Mr. Warren, which room is Charlie in?" I asked.

This job was about being a wet nurse, after all. David's kindness really got to me, but I still remembered my role here.

Seeing I was ready, David stepped ahead, acting all gentlemanly, and led me straight to the baby's room. "This way."

As soon as he opened the door to the spacious nursery, Charlie started crying the moment he saw me. I knew he was hungry, and David knew it too.

"I'll leave him in your care, Ms. Carter," David said gently.

"Mm..." I gave a small nod.

David excused himself and stepped out of the room. It was just Charlie and me in the room now.

Even though this was my first time working as a wet nurse, I wasn't new to feeding a baby. I cradled Charlie like it was second nature, settled on the edge of the bed, and gently guided him to nurse from my breast.

The sensation of Charlie nursing sent a gentle, tingling shiver through me.

I couldn't help but let out a soft moan, glancing around the empty room. But when my eyes drifted to the half-open door, I locked eyes with an intense gaze staring right back at me.

"M-Mr. Warren..." I whispered, feeling my heart suddenly race.

I never expected David to still be there. He was right outside the door, staring as I nursed Charlie.

My blouse was unbuttoned, leaving everything exposed as I fed Charlie. With David standing at the doorway like that, he saw it all.

My face was burning up as embarrassment flooded through me.

I jerked my gaze away, panicking and wishing I could do something, but this was the first time I'd ever been caught like this, and I was completely clueless about what to do.

I could only lower my head, trying to act like nothing was happening.