Chapter 36Lydia's POV The sky in Washington was so clear and bright that I gradually forgot all about London here. Ivan stayed with me in Washington and we lived together in an ordinary house. Although it was not as luxurious as my home in London, the house seemed especially cozy with Ivan's company. Soon, Ivan helped me find a school in Washington, and I started my college life again, and every day was busy and happy. After I got everything settled, I sent my mom a package of Washington specialties and a letter, hoping that I could get their forgiveness, if not for now, and that our connection would not be broken. Of course, there has been no response to that package, other than an online check that it had been signed for. The quiet days went on for a while, and just when my life wa

