Chapter 2

Three days later, I officially became a proud preschool teacher.

The kids were absolutely adorable, surrounding me and calling me "Miss Cindy."

My colleague, a young woman named Jessica Monroe, laughed and said, “You're amazing! The kids really like you.”

I chuckled, teasing, “They like us both. Who can resist two young, pretty teachers?”

After work, Jess smiled and waved as she said, “I'm heading out. My husband’s picking me up.”

I followed her out until I saw her husband get out of the car to open the door for her. I hurried toward them, handing Jess a notebook from my bag.

“Jess, you forgot your notebook.”

She quickly took it and thanked me.

Her husband, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, smiled at me as his eyes lingered. I looked away quickly, but Jess noticed the awkwardness between us.

Jess looked at her husband with amusement, then grabbed my hand to introduce me. “This is my new colleague, the stunning Miss Cindy. You'll be seeing her often.”

Her husband extended his hand and introduced himself, “Zachary Monroe, doctor at Horizon Medical Center. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

I glanced at Jess nervously, then shyly reached out to shake Zach's hand.

Jess pulled Zach into the car quickly, her expression darkening.

Ah, the curse of being too attractive.

Always seen as a threat. Always assumed to be some kind of homewrecker.