After leaving the hospital, Ivy and Ethan got into the car.

The driver started the engine, and the two sat silently in the backseat. Ethan held Ivy's hand, but neither of them said a word.

The quiet stretched until they arrived at Ethan’s hotel.

Their hotels weren’t far apart, but if Ethan wanted to have a serious conversation with her, it couldn’t happen at her place.

Once they were inside the suite, Ethan closed the door and ...