Chapter 16

What. My heart fluttered.

Tongue-tied, I blushed like a fool, "I have this desire to make you extremely happy Emily, not because you and my son are dating, but because you deserve all the happiness you could get".

As Ethan declared, my mind was in a state of turmoil, what was he saying? Is this a love confession?

"I am having dinner, with some clients at The Ballroom, I think you should get a new dress," He said changing the topic, like he didn't just say the sweetest thing I had ever heard.

I nodded not saying another word, I wished I had courage, I would have persisted.

I sat quietly smiling to myself, 'Don't get the get the wrong idea, he is just being nice' I warned myself.

I bit my lower lip trying to contain my thoughts as we got to "Pink" a boutique in the centre of town.

"Here you go," Ethan said, handing me his palladium card as he settled into his seat.

I paused staring at the card, I had never seen one up close before. "Get whatever you want" He said pushing the card