Jenna Roland dragged her exhausted body home at 3 AM.

She barely slept four hours, waking with the first light of dawn. The thought of discussing Milo's hospitalization had kept her restless.

The sound of a closing door echoed from the living room.

Rubbing her eyes, she noticed Ethan Roscente's absence from the bedroom. She threw on a robe and found her brother hunched over a bowl of noodles.

"Sis?" Milo looked up, startled. "You're awake already?"

"We need to talk about your surgery." She stifled a yawn as she sat down.

Milo paused mid-bite. "Did the Red Cross transfer come through?"

"Yes. One million." She nodded. "I want you admitted this week."

"But finals are coming up." He hesitated. "Can we wait till summer break?"

"Fine." She considered. "First day of vacation, then."

"Want some noodles?" He started toward the kitchen.

"No thanks." She smiled. "By the way, where's Mr. Roscente? Didn't he eat?"

Milo smirked. "Not since he tasted my cooking last time."

"Must not be his preference." She patted his shoulder. "Enjoy your meal. I'm going back to sleep."

"Sis." He stopped her. "Now that we have the money, quit the club job. Hire a lawyer to reclaim our orchard. We'll make it thrive again."

"I know." She waved dismissively before retreating to her room.

Sleep claimed her the moment her head hit the pillow.

Sunlight flooded the room when she awoke.

10:30 AM. Her fingers hovered over her phone before texting Ethan.

His reply came instantly: Be back for lunch.

She sprang from bed to prepare the meal. Yesterday's untouched feast was replaced with all his favorite dishes.

At noon sharp, the doorbell rang.

Ethan stood framed in the doorway, his tailored black shirt accentuating his broad shoulders. The sharp angles of his face remained impassive.

"Mr. Roscente." She stepped aside with a quiet greeting.

He gave a curt nod and headed straight for the bathroom.

She hurried to plate the food. When she returned, he was already seated at the table.

His brow furrowed at the elaborate spread.

"Special occasion?" His cool gaze lifted to meet hers.