“Flirting?” Emily met Ethan’s deep, dark gaze and froze while feeling confused.

She thought, ‘When have I flirted with him?’

But at that moment, her hands were still resting on his abs. She quickly moved them away, speaking in a low voice, “Didn’t you say that as long as Hadley is around, all I need to do is keep you company?”

Ethan’s lips curled slightly, a hint of teasing flashing across his face. “But tasks this intimate, like washing me, are strictly ...