Where’s the fun in that?

Ethan smiled, ruffling her hair. "It means you'll have somewhere to stay." Her face lit up, a smile so pure that it made Ethan's chest tighten. "Really? I can stay with you?"

Ethan's smile softened. "Yeah. You're stuck with me now." The girl giggled, her tiny fingers tightening around his arm. Lia watched them with a warm expression. She loved watching her Master getting flustered by the little girl.

"You both idiots need to stop smiling so much. Let's go in, shall we? We still don't have the job and I don't know if the guy would let all three of us stay."

Ethan cleared his throat, his cheeks flushing slightly as he quickly regained his composure. "Right. Let's focus. No distractions." He gave the little girl a stern look. "You, no funny business. Just stay quiet and don't cause trouble."

She beamed up at him, her eyes wide with mock innocence. "Okay, big brother."