A week later. Ivan returned from the zoo after taking back Fluffy. As he entered the mansion, his gaze darted over to Everly, who was just stepping out of the elevator with Hazel cuddled in her arms. Her eyes lit up when she saw him, and she leaned down to place Hazel on the floor before walking over.
Ivan held her chin gently, looking into her eyes. "You seem a bit sad. Missing Fluffy already?"
Everly smiled, with a hint of wistfulness in her expression. "Kind of," she admitted. "But he had to be returned for his own good."
Ivan chuckled, a warm sound that made Everly's heart flutter. "Where were you headed?"
"I was bored....I was just about to go watch TV in the living room and kill some time."
Their conversation was interrupted by the ringing of the mansion's doorbell. The main door opened, and Ania stepped inside with a smile on her face.