Chapter 160: Ivy

Ivy stood next to Austin, his arm wrapped around her as he belted out God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen with the rest of the caroling group. His singing voice was...awful.

Atrocious, really.

He looked down at her and shot her a huge grin. She grinned back, his happiness contagious, but still mentally making the note to wear earplugs the next time she went caroling with him.

Not that there'd be a next time, of course.

She pushed that thought away and glanced around the Sawyer Retirement Home, a goofy smile plastered on her face. She felt good. Damn good.

When they'd first arrived for the annual sing-in to the local residents, she'd spotted Tiffany and Ezzy in the crowd. She'd instinctually stiffened up, her heart racing even as the rest of her body froze in place. Sure, this was the whole point of going on a public date with Austin, but that didn't make it any easier to see her high school tormentors.