Ivy didn’t know how much time had passed, but she was so exhausted she couldn’t even stand properly. Only then did Ethan carry her to the bathroom to shower.

As he watched Ivy with half-closed eyes, allowing him to gently clean her, he couldn’t help but lower his head, pressing his lips softly against her forehead. “You know who I like. I’ve never looked at those women before, and I never will.”

Ivy didn’t respond, looking utterly tired and on the ...