Chapter 369

Celeste Harper lifting that hammer cast a freaky shadow on the window—definitely not a comforting sight. But what really shocked her wasn’t her own reflection. Nope, it was the guy standing right next to the crib. Ethan Shaw stood there, looking utterly confused. “What are you doing?” She shot back, “Why are you here?” “I told you I’d come by tonight.” “You…” Celeste was rendered speechless. Seriously? He said he was coming over, not that he’d sneak in through the window like some burglar. Just as she loosened her grip to set the hammer down, her ankle gave way. Her hand slipped and bam—the hammer landed squarely on her foot. Her sharp yelp broke the silence. Ethan rushed over with a frown, “You okay? Let me see. Why weren’t you more careful?” Celeste clutched her throbbing foot, wincing, “You’re blaming me now?” Fueled by pain and frustration, she punched his chest. But she misjudged her balance and started to fall backward. Quick as lightning, Ethan caught her around the waist. “You’