About Her

Cade squatted, spreading out his hand and welcoming Ivy to a warm embrace.

“Were you crying?” Cade asked, wiping out the remaining tears off Ivy’s face.

Ivy nodded affirmatively, pointing at Ms. Anne. “She called me baggage.” She reported.

Anne quickly turned to face Cade, asking, “Mr. Westham, is there anything you need?”

“Yeah! It’s very urgent, it can't wait, and I need YOU to do it.” Cade replied, lifting Ivy to his shoulder.

“What is it you want, sir?” Anne asked curiously, grinning from ear to ear.

Cade looked up at Ivy and smiled brightly, playing with her cheek while saying, “I need you to apologize to this cutie pie here.”

“Now!” He added, giving a stern look as he turned to face Anne.

Whispers flooded the air, as if on cue. Though discomfort and fury were washing over Anne's face, she dared not protest because Cade was a valued guest they could not afford to upset.

She forced a fake grin as she looked directly at Ivy and apologized, “Ivy, I called you a bad word whi