Chapter 43

The night flowed very pleasantly. Tom turned out to be a forester, a very funny guy. Ethan didn't miss an opportunity to caress her, whether it was a gentle touch on her hand, a tender smile or sweet kisses on her cheek. And finally, her mother, who looked elated.

Finally, a perfect night!

“ Honey, while Alexis and I take care of the dishes, why don't you show Ethan your old Maverick? I'm sure he'll love it.

Ethan swallowed a last bite of dessert quickly, wiping his mouth on his napkin, stumbling on:

"Do you have a Maverick?"

Rosalyn looked at Alexis, laughing:

" I did not say?

Alexis laughed too, getting up and starting to collect the dishes.

"Yes," Tom would reply, all excited, leading Ethan to the garage. " belonged to my father. I am renovating it.

" Yourself? Wow, this is spectacular!

The two disappeared from their field of vision, talking like two children fascinated by a beautiful toy.

In the kitchen, while cleaning the rest of the food off the plates, Alexis noticed her mother