Ivy Collins was left speechless.

He was right.

On January 1st, she’d have to work overtime. Even if Ethan Lancaster came back, they wouldn’t be able to spend the day together.

Understanding was one thing, but Ivy still felt a lingering heaviness in her chest.

Habits are a dangerous thing.

Over the past six months, she had grown accustomed to Ethan’s presence. They shared a bed nearly every night, and although she hadn’t ...