Chapter 115

• On the way back, Ivy leaned against Josh’s shoulder. “I feel… lucky, Josh. Your family is so warm, so big, so full of love. I can understand now why everyone wants to protect that.”
• Josh brushed a gentle hand over her hair. “I just want you to know, Ivy, no matter what anyone says, I’ll never pressure you. Having a child—it’s about us. Not about family or tradition. Just us.”
• Ivy looked up at him, her eyes shining softly. “And maybe that’s why I’ve started to think… someday, I might be ready. Because with you, I’m not alone.”