Cade nodded eagerly, her little head bouncing.

He was about to speak again when Emmett quickly interrupted, "Ethan! The ex-wife you said you’ve always liked — is that Emily Conner?"

Before he could figure out Ethan’s true intentions, Emmett remained cautious, keeping his identity hidden.

Ethan answered seriously, "Yes, Emmett. The ex-wife I’ve always liked is the mother of Opal and Cade — Emily Conner."

His intense gaze made Emmett momentarily forget her ...