Mr. Norman, She's Out of Your League Now novel Chapter 11

Charlotte couldn't help laughing. Was her charm really that strong?

Kayden had already told her he liked her two days in a row.

The most amazing part was how sincere he looked—it didn't seem fake at all. That made it hard to refuse him.

Besides, he had come alone. She couldn't just send him away like that.

After a moment, she said, "Alright, come in first."

"Yay!" Kayden lit up at once.

Since Charlotte let him in, it meant she wanted to be his friend.

He followed Charlotte inside with a huge grin.

She gestured toward the couch. "Sit here for a minute. I need to wash up."

"Okay, ma'am. Go ahead. I'll wait right here."

The little boy nodded and sat quietly.

Charlotte smiled and went to brush her teeth, wash her face, and change clothes.

When she came back, he was swinging his legs, waiting patiently.

He looked like Brian, and Charlotte couldn't help but feel how bizarre life was. She was now under the same roof as her ex-husband's son.

She had skipped breakfast, so she grabbed a box of milk and handed another to him.

His eyes brightened up when he saw that. "Thank you, pretty ma'am."

He held the milk but didn't drink it.

Charlotte didn't pay it any mind. "What's your name?"

"I'm Kayden Norman. Everyone calls me Kayden," he answered eagerly.

She nodded, deciding they needed a talk.

"Kayden, thank you for your affection, but it isn't safe for a child to go out alone. After you finish your milk, I'll have someone drive you home. Your family will worry if they can't find you."

He hadn't expected her to send him off so soon. His shoulders drooped. "Ma'am, do you not like seeing me?"

"It's not that," she said. "I'm just stating facts, and I have work this afternoon."

Yesterday, David called her about a special case. The patient sounded unusual, so she had set the meeting for the afternoon.

Kayden looked even sadder. He had thought coming in meant they could spend more time together, but now, she wanted him to leave right away.

He asked pitifully, "Ma'am, could you let me stay a little longer? I'll be alone when I go back."

"Alone?" Charlotte frowned. "Why alone? Don't you have other family?"