Ethan's expression faltered and he gave her a narrow look. "Evelyn–"

"Shhhh." Eve placed a finger on his lips then pulled him towards her room. She made him sit on the bed then turned around and locked the door. 

"If I didn't say that, did you think Grandpa would have changed his mind?" Eve folded her hands and pouted. "Ethan, please, for goodness sake, that is not how you fight for your love. Were you planning to do nothing until Grandpa separates us? Weren't you supposed to draw out a sword and sweep me off my feet?"

Ethan's eyes wandered around her room, and his gaze strayed to a corner. ...