A Contract With Mr Stranger
Ivy's eyes never left his face, and Matt could see the empathy and understanding in her gaze.
As Matt finished his story, Ivy's eyes began to well up with tears. At first, they were just a sparkle in the corner of her eyes, but as the moments ticked by, they grew into a sheen that threatened to spill over.
Matt's gaze was fixed on Ivy's face, his expression softening as he watched her. He could see the emotions swirling inside her, the pain and the sadness, and it touched something deep within him.
Ivy's lips began to tremble, and she pressed them together, trying to hold back the tears. But it was no use. A single tear escaped, rolling down her cheek like a tiny, glistening pearl.
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