Ivy thought to herself, ‘Had he forgotten that they were just contract spouses, not real ones.’

Before she could object, Ethan said, "I'll take you to the airport tomorrow when you return to school."

"I will go by myself."

"Mom asked me to take you."

Ivy couldn't argue.

After a pause, Ethan added, "Call home daily. It's fine to make calls during mealtimes."

"I'm not staying there Forever."

"If you don't call often, the family will think I'm ...