Not understanding why Ivy was acting like she was in a rebellious phase, Aria reflected on her own behavior at that age - she had always been a well-behaved girl. Why was her daughter so unreasonable? Aria wondered if her time spent abroad, busy with work and not accompanying Ivy, caused Ivy to become like this.
George has seriously considered the messages he received from Joshua Mamet. When he read them, his heart felt heavy. Had Ivy also told Joshua about their conversation? It felt as if someone he thought worthy of trust had revealed his darkest secrets, causing embarrassment to morph into humiliation.
George hadn't had a chance to consider how to communicate with Ivy before worry set in about what he had said and whether Joshua would now despise him. The thought grew stronger, consuming George's mind.
