Sitting in the car, Ivy unexpectedly felt a strange sense of emptiness creeping in.

She wanted to share this peculiar feeling with Ethan, but just as she looked up, Elder Mr. Lancaster shot her several piercing glares.

Ivy: "..."

Sigh. Free gifts always come with hidden costs. Look at that—Elder Mr. Lancaster had clearly caught on and was now glaring at her like she’d done something unspeakable.

Ethan shielded her from his ...