A Heart for Two, 2nd Edition

Royce Hawthorne came into a vast fortune, quite accidentally, and he did his share of using women for his pleasure. After finding a career path other than living a millionaire's life, he worked at his own company, but kept his fortune a secret. A lost little girl named Marguerite entered his business, attaching herself to him and calling him Daddy. He made a decision to give the single mother, Rosita Rodriguez, a job.

He spoiled Marguerite with dolls, and toys, while her mother watched from the shadows. It disturbed Rosita thinking that he was using her daughter to get to her until she heard a woman's voice in the background. At every opportunity, he did his best to engage Rosita to join them, she refused. But after learning tidbits from her, he found out that she'd been used, and he didn't want to follow that path.

After months of trying to show affection, he secretly dated Rosita because she didn't think that she deserved to be cared for, as he cared for her daughter. He'd been making Rosita wait while he wondered if he loved her enough to say the words. And it involved losing both of them. Reluctantly, he walked away from both of them. Soon after realizing his mistake, he begged her forgiveness because he'd planned a memorable trip for Rosita.

Royce gave Rosita an unforgettable experience. It was something that she'd asked for as a joke. Her tears broke through, cracking his heart, and he professed his love.