Ethan had originally wanted to mock her, but her words left him speechless.
He had always known she was indifferent, but hearing her dismiss ridicule about her own parents so casually felt unsettling.
Frowning, Ethan studied Natalie. Every time he told himself not to let his emotions get the better of him, she always found a way to pull his attention back to her.
He took a step toward her. Natalie was crouched down, picking up the scattered sketch papers, unaware of his approach.
By the time she realized what was happening, Ethan had already picked up the phone she had placed on the table.
Natalie immediately stood up and reached for it, but she was a second too late. Ethan had already seen the photo.
He raised an eyebrow, scanning her from head to toe. "Mrs. Carter, are you doing in
