Ashton opened the door to Hannah's office and gave her a reassuring smile. Hannah, who was sitting at her laptop, immediately stood up, her face filled with worry. She quickly walked over to Ashton and wrapped her arms tightly around him.

"I was worried," she whispered.

"No blood was spilled." Ashton chuckled. "It's all taken care of with Alden Harrison."

"Really?"

Hannah looked at Ashton, half in disbelief. She knew how stubborn and occasionally temperamental Alden could be, though he rarely showed it.

"He's agreed to sign the adoption papers for Henry," Ashton said.

"That easy?"

"Yes, as simple as that."

As they moved to sit on the couch together,...