Ethan didn’t say anything else. He glanced at Ivy one more time before motioning for her to come closer with a subtle wave of his hand.

Ivy immediately understood what he wanted. Instead of waiting, she leaned down and gave him a big kiss on the lips.

“There, happy now?”

“Finish your work early,” he said, reminding her.

“Got it, got it!” Ivy waved him off eagerly.

As she watched him leave, she cautiously returned ...