Ethan's POV
I returned to Greenbrooke after taking care of a few things back home in New York. I was equal parts anxious and excited to see Mia. I checked into a hotel closer to the heart of town so I could be near the library. I knew people would gossip if I was intentionally closer to her and I was hoping for some buzz about the blossom of our new romance.
I spent some time getting situated at my hotel before running any errands. I took a long shower to wash away the airplane smell and then put on a clean suit. I wanted to look my best today so people would see that Mia was with a quality man.
I left my hotel around noon and Hector dropped me off at city hall so I could pay a visit to Mayor Pippins. This time I didn't even bother stopping to chat with the woman at the front desk. I w
