Chapter 6

Did He Even Bother to Look at You?

“I’m not nervous, okay?” Kylie denied his accusation and returned his stare.

Ethan pushed her hair behind her ears. The soft, casual movement quickened her heart; she felt a spark when his fingertips touched her face.

He moved closer to her and whispered: “Kylie, I wonder if someone ever told you that your hands shake when you’re nervous?”

Kylie gaped at him unbelievably. How could she never have known this about herself?

Taylor Parker felt that the situation was uncomfortable, so she stepped out among them. “Aiden, Nicole – Ethan is your uncle. What are you guys waiting for?”

Listening to his mother, Aiden could do nothing but apologize. “I’m sorry, uncle. It’s my fault that I didn’t recognize you immediately.”

It was hard to tell if Ethan simply did not hear or chose not to acknowledge his nephew, but he remained silent and gently looked at Kylie – which made her feel ill at ease.

Nicole was so youn