Chapter 108

Clara had just put her phone down when a new message popped up from Ethan.

[Is that Aiden from Gabriel’s family?]

She replied, [Yeah, that’s him.]

Ethan: [Why are you the one taking him?]

Clara thought for a second before typing back honestly, [Gabriel and Lilah are on a business trip.]

This time, Ethan didn’t reply right away.

Clara didn’t think too much of it. She set her phone aside and headed to the bathroom.

She ran a milk bath, and when she came out in a bathrobe, her skin looked extra smooth under the lights.

Right before bed, she picked up her phone again for a quick check.

One unread message.

She opened it.

Ethan: [Where’s the piano competition being held?]

Clara blinked. Huh?

What’s he asking that for?

She stared at her screen for a while, hesitated, but eventually sent him the address.

***

The next morning—

Lilah got a video call from Clara bright and early.

The mom