Ivy took a deep breath. "Irene told me."

"What else did she tell you?" Lucas asked.

Ivy's heart raced. "Why do you want to know? Did you care for her, Mr. Woods?"

Lucas flushed, and he instantly spoke out of pride, "Forget it! I'm going to sleep."

She nodded. "Go ahead! Should I wake you up later?"

"No."

Once Lucas returned to the bedroom, Ivy started tidying the dining table and went to the balcony to check the couch cover.

Noticing that it was completely dry, she took it inside a