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“Thanks for working so hard to keep that story out the papers.”
“Oh… it’s no problem… of course.”
“You’re a good person,” he said. “And a great journalist – I’ve been following your stories in the NYT all week.”
She blushed. “Oh… thanks.”
r /> He glanced at Joseph who was watching proudly. Then he smiled warmly at Ellie. “I’m sure you’ll make a great addition to the Quinlan family.”
She grinned. “I’m honoured to be part of it.”
“And if I ever want to publish my memoirs – well, I know who to turn to.”
He winked at her and she laughed. “Okay, it’s a deal.”
Adam squeezed Ivan on the shoulder. “Hey, you can stay with me and Amy for a while, okay. Until you acclimatise.”
He gazed at Adam pensively. “Thanks, buddy. But actually, I’m not sticking around.”
“What?” Mrs Quinlan said. “Where are you going?”
He put his arm around his mom and hugged her. “I’ll be back soon, I promise. But I’m going to find Samira. To tell her I love her.”
“But where is she, Ivan?” Joseph asked.
He held his little brother’s gaze with a cocky grin. “Well, Joe – that’s precisely what I intend to find out...”
