Ethan had always been a powerful man, but at that moment, he was extremely humble. "I was picking out the bunnies for you last night, and I decided to get something for Erina while I was at it.

"Liv, I treasure you, and I care about our children as well. It's almost New Year's, so can you give me a chance to see the children?"

He was especially concerned about the tender Willow. They had only spent a short time together in the village before Olivia left with Willow.

Olivia sighed. "Alright, just don't do it again."

He nodded in agreement. "I won't."

Olivia poked at the stubs on his chin. "Go upstairs and wash up."

"Sure." Taking her fingertips, he planted a kiss on them. "Have you really calmed down?"

"Yes, absolutely."

It was only then that Ethan sighed in relief and went upstairs. Now, he felt like he was walking on thin ice around Olivia.

He had finally contacted her again after a painstaking process, so he was sincerely worried that he might lose Olivia again.

Pride and f