Chapter 50

Aaron smiled and said, “Yes.” Ivy rested her head on his chest and whispered, “Every day, I wait for the night you come to me. And now you’re here, holding me. I got the scholarship, Aaron. I’ll take you to Scotland with me. You can work as a professor, do your research.” Aaron pulled back slightly and looked into her eyes. His expression turned thoughtful. “Why do you love me, Ivy?” he asked suddenly. His question caught her off guard. “I—I don’t know,” she stammered. “But when I look at you, I feel like I can do anything. My heart doesn’t let me stay away from you.” She hugged him tighter, resting her head on his chest again as he laid back with her in his arms. “All I want is to be with you. My heart races when you’re near. You understand me—just like Dad does. I want to spend my life with you,” she whispered. Then she looked up at him and asked, “But why do you love me, Aaron? You could have someone better than me.” He smiled softly and touched her face. “Because you ease all my pa