Ethan held her by the waist and said with a lazy grin, “You know, I’m gonna expect a thank-you gift later.”

Ivy didn’t think much of it. Her face lit up like sunshine in spring as she smiled and said, “Sure!”

She leaned down and gave him a quick kiss on the lips, then added cheerfully, “I’m off to the station to catch the show!”

With that, she slipped out of Ethan’s arms and took off in a hurry.

Ethan touched his lips ...