She was fired for bringing her son to work—until the CEO discovered the boy in the break room and made a decision that changed everything.

he did it with such unpolished honesty that Emma nearly laughed and cried at the same time.

“I’d like to take you to dinner,” he said, slightly awkward. “Not as your boss. Not as the man from that day. Just as someone who thinks about you far more often than is probably wise.”

Emma studied him for a moment.

“I don’t come alone,” she said quietly. “Ethan continue reading …