Ethan quickly replied: Beautiful.

Ethan: Why are you sending me this?

V: Happy birthday!

V: What a great day - the whole country's celebrating with you.

Ethan: Is that video my birthday present?

V: No, your real present will have to wait until I get back.

"I worked so hard on it!" Ivy thought to herself, remembering how exhausting it had been.

Ethan read her messages over and over, finding them delightful.

He smiled, holding his phone without ...