Chapter 48

That was the longest shower I had probably taken. I let the hot water run over my body for the longest time, to wash away the smell of alcohol and my anger at Ethan for his words. Was I angry at what he had said, or the fact that he was with Ava all day and only came to boss me around, or was it just the fact that he had been with Ava? I knew this feeling. Jealousy.

I turned off the shower and stepped out.

By the end of thirty minutes, I had on pants and a cashmere top, and carried the luggage I had packed for the trip, enough for a week. My eyes fell on the drawer containing Wynona’s gift and my cheeks colored.

Ethan had also changed clothes and was now dressed in cream colored slacks and a light colored polo shirt. He stared at one of the art pieces I had got. I cleared my throat to alert him of my presence. He gave me a once over and nodded his approval.

“You ready?” He asked coldly.

Dotting Ethan was gone, and brooding Ethan was back.

After I nodded, he turned on his heel and open