When we hear that Liam arrives from work, Lukas and I exchange glances. We just had dinner, and I am giving Lukas his assignment for the entire week.

“Seems like our lesson will end early,” Lukas remarks.

“Your father is a bit early.”

“I think you know the reason for that.”

“Hmmm,” I mutter. “Then I will greet your father, and we’ll continue next week, okay?”

“Yes, Cassie,” he says in an exasperated tone.

I am about to turn around when Liam bursts into Lukas’ study room. I smile at him. “Hey, you had dinner already?”

He looks me over, and I blush at the blatant gaze. I am just...