By the time they returned to the Cook family estate, it was already evening.
Eva had remained silent the whole time, her face expressionless.
Ethan invited her to have dinner with him, and she didn't refuse. They ate in relative silence, with an air of tension hanging between them.
After finishing the meal, Eva suddenly spoke up. "I want to see my father."
Ethan raised an eyebrow. "I thought you didn't want to see him."
"Why wouldn't I? He's still my father."
Ethan chuckled lightly. "Not an unreasonable request. But I think I deserve something in return, don't you?"
Eva shot him a wary look. "What kind of return?"
He pointed to his lips. "A kiss."
Eva clenched her fist, her face flushing with anger. She could hardly believe the shamelessness of this man.
But right now, she needed
