Possession: The Billionaire’s Obsession, My Impossible Choice

The problem was that he wouldn't answer when asked what was wrong.

Is work not going well? Ellie formed her own theory.

In his pursuit of Ellie, and until Owen was born, work had taken a backseat for Simon. It was only after his secretarial staff, unable to bear it any longer, had pleaded with Ellie that Simon had returned to his duties.

As her thoughts reached this point, Ellie couldn't help but feel concerned. Just as she was contemplating how to broach the subject, Simon's car came to a screeching halt.

It was the parking lot of an unfamiliar building.

"Where are we?"

"Oh, here? Well, it's nothing really. Just... ah, it's an acquaintance's place. They asked me to look after it for a bit."

"They asked you to look after their house?"

Simon's pupils shook uncontrollably at Ellie's puzzled question. Deciding this wouldn't do, Simon got out of the car first.