Chapter 70

• The restaurant Dylan chose wasn’t too crowded that evening. Hanging lights cast a warm glow, creating a relaxed atmosphere after a long, exhausting day. Ivy sat beside Josh, while Dylan and Danny occupied the seats across from them.
• “To a small victory today,” Dylan raised his glass, his wide smile barely contained. “Cheers!”
• “Cheers,” Josh replied flatly, but his hand reached for Ivy’s glass before anyone else’s. A faint smile played on his lips as Ivy clinked her glass against his.