Alexander’s POV

“Ethan,” Olivia whispered, her voice laced with shock as she registered his sudden appearance in her living room. She clearly hadn’t anticipated him walking in and finding me there, lounging comfortably in her home.

“Daddy Ethan!” Mia squealed, bounding toward him with innocent joy, wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug.

“Good to see you too, little glutton,” Ethan said, returning her embrace with a warmth that grated on my nerves.

I let out a low ...