and just like Joe, his solicitor. Staff, that was all she was and would remain, even if sometimes the boundaries cheekily slipped, he was only male. He had planned on settling down, finding a permanent space and had imagined what that would be like. He would be alone, which he was used to, but somehow the fact that this project was a shared desire, felt secretly quite good and safe? He liked wondering what Mia’s perspective would be and he didn’t know why, but he wanted her input. A woman’s touch would help bring some warmth and harmony to whatever became of his plans and with no strings attached or any commitment. Yes, it was a good idea he confirmed silently. However, he could sense that Mia was confused. He was a closed book that needed to stay closed. He’d felt that way ever since his l...

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