Chapter 2047

“Pretty well, actually. Yannick has treated me with nothing but kindness. He planned to bring me over to see you today, but when you weren’t here at first, he headed in to work.”

She chose those words carefully, hoping to sweep away the old tension that still lingered between the two men.

A flicker-almost irritation-crossed Nicholas’ face, though he masked it quickly. “If he treats you well, that’s all that matters.”

“Mm.” Jocelyn lowered her eyes, then took a half-step back. “If there’s nothing else, I should go.”

She needed to let Yannick know she had found Nicholas.

Nicholas’ voice softened, almost pleading. “It’s been ages since we sat down and really talked. Stay and share a meal with me before you go, will you?”

Jocelyn shook her head. “I’d better not. Yannick is waiting for me to come home.”