Ivy gently placed baby Ella, who was sound asleep in her cradle, beneath the soft, cozy sheets before quietly leaving the room.

In the living room, Jeremy was dressed as if preparing to leave. As he adjusted his tie, Ivy appeared behind him.

"Why do you keep doing this?" she asked, shaking her head as she crossed her arms and leaned against the wall, just a few steps away.

He let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head in frustration, and didn’t bother to glance at her. ...