Returning to the hospital, Ethan saw it was already 5 PM, leaving just over two hours until his appointment with Victoria. However, his mood was far from good.He had wanted to forget about the Alexander family. Still, today, Ethan felt enraged by the image of his mother pushed off a cliff by the wicked Emersyn Miller and learning that her son wasn’t his father’s biological child. He wanted to quickly return and ensure the crooked woman and her child received the punishment they deserved.“Ethan, where have you been all day? My father just had surgery, and the doctor said his health is improving significantly. In a few days, he’ll wake up quickly!”When Ethan entered the room, he heard his wife’s slightly scolding voice. However, a distressing sight caught his eye before his expression could relax, causing his eyebrows to furrow.“Son-in-law Toshan, without your help this time, my husband might not have survived. You could even invite a foreign doctor to treat him only because of your
Ring... ring...Just as Toshan’s gaze was captivated by Suri’s departing figure, his phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket. With astonishment, he took out the latest iPhone model and saw that the caller was the chairman of the Outstanding Development financial group.“Hello, this is Director Toshan speaking. What is the reason for your call, Mr. Chairman?”Before Toshan could finish, an angry voice erupted from the phone.“Damn it! What the hell have you done? Do you have any idea who just called me? You almost got me kicked off my chairman’s seat because of your actions! Do you understand, you bastard?”After scolding him for a while, the chairman’s tone became somewhat conciliatory.“I don’t know who you’ve offended, but you’d better apologize to them. If not, don’t bother coming back to the company. Go as far away as possible, and never return!”Upon hearing these words, Toshan’s face paled. He knew that the latter would not have necessarily said such things if it weren’t for the c
After Ethan’s figure disappears, Melanie hugs a pillow and cries. The pillow muffles her sobbing, leaving only the sound of choked tears.Unaware of this, Ethan heads toward the temporary office of Dr. Suri. However, when he arrives, he hesitates and sees armed officers surrounding the hallway. As he approaches them, he spots Audrey, the policewoman, among the plainclothes officers.At that moment, Ethan couldn’t help but frown, intending to turn away and leave. However, the soldiers guarding outside noticed Ethan’s sneaky behavior and quickly became alarmed. One of them swiftly approached to stop him.“Who are you? What are you doing here?”The officer’s voice caught the attention of the other undercover police officers, including Audrey, who saw Ethan’s mysterious face. Instantly, her eyes lit up with interest. She whispered something to another officer nearby, and the soldiers’ expressions changed. They soon surrounded Ethan with their weapons raised.“Ha ha, officers, I just got l
At 7 pm, the sea shimmered with lights, reflecting the image of a young woman standing alone, leaning on the railing and gazing dreamily towards the distant horizon. As soon as Ethan stepped out of the taxi, his eyes were quickly drawn to the girl's silhouette. After all these years, she hadn't changed a bit. However, in life, there are some things that, once they happen, can never be changed again. Just like a spilled water bowl, how can it be filled again? If it weren't for her mentioning their child, Ethan really wouldn't have wanted to come here to see her. "Have you been waiting long?" Trying to cast aside the turmoil in his mind, Ethan quickly approached Victoria's figure and laughed gently. Hearing his voice, Victoria finally turned around and looked back at him. Today, she deliberately wore a light pink dress. It was the same dress she had worn when they first met. Back then, it was pouring rain, and she was trying to ride her old Martin bike to her part-time job in the
Watching their backs as they left, Ethan turned back to the little girl: “Are you alright?” “Yes, I’m... I’m fine!” she replied timidly, seemingly scared when Ethan’s gaze met hers. At that moment, Victoria bent down to pick up the girl’s white rabbit-shaped hat and handed it to her. Her eyes filled with kindness. She smoothed the girl’s messy hair and smiled: “Little girl, don’t be afraid! He’s a good person and often helps people like you!” While saying this, Victoria playfully narrowed her eyes at Ethan. Knowing her intentions, Ethan could only shake his head and chuckle. Then, he turned to the little girl and asked gently. “Little girl, you don’t look very old. What grade are you in this year? Why aren’t you at home studying instead of doing a job like this at this hour?” Ethan knew that being a mascot was an extremely tough job, and the pay wasn’t much. Usually, only students with complex financial situations took on such part-time jobs in the evenings. Moreover, this job al
Seeing a young man with two girls entering the restaurant, the waitress couldn't help but feel curious. One girl was elegantly dressed, exuding an air of nobility, while the other wore a fluffy animal costume, her hair a bit messy. The waitress looked at the trio with a puzzled expression. Feeling the waitress's gaze, the girl shyly tugged at Ethan's sleeve, whispering, "Maybe you two should go in first. I... I don't think I should go in." Understanding her embarrassment, Ethan didn't say much and held her hand, leading her into the restaurant. Feeling the warmth from Ethan's hand, the girl's heart pounded incessantly. Although Victoria felt a pang of jealousy, seeing Ethan's pure gaze devoid of ulterior motives, she smiled and followed them in. Seeing the three large bowls of beef noodles on the table, filled with abundant meat, the girl involuntarily swallowed her saliva. Hungry... "Go ahead and eat, don't be shy! The noodles here are delicious, and the price isn't too high,
“Where’s your medicine cabinet? I’ll get some cotton, disinfectant, and adhesive bandages to treat your wound.” At first, when she fell, Victoria didn’t feel anything. However, now that Ethan had carried her home and she sat on the sofa for a while, the pain suddenly came. But because she wanted to appear strong and not show her weakness in front of him, she could only endure the pain and point toward the medicine cabinet next to the kitchen. “It’s over there, it has everything you need!” Following the direction she pointed, Ethan spotted the neatly arranged medicine cabinet and quickly retrieved the necessary medical supplies. After treating her wound, he embraced her again and placed her in the bedroom. Carefully covering her with a blanket, Ethan gave her some instructions before planning to leave. However, Victoria suddenly grabbed his hand, a pleading look in her eyes. “Can... can you stay with me tonight? I’m... I’m a little scared!” Feeling her trembling hands, Ethan hesi
"Son-in-law, have you arrived?" Upon entering the hospital, Ethan saw his mother-in-law's forced smile directed at him. He was momentarily at a loss for words, his face stiffening slightly. Fortunately, at that moment, Melanie emerged from the patient's room. Seeing the two looking at each other silently, she started a conversation. "Ethan, your timing couldn't be better. The doctor told me someone must go downstairs to handle the discharge paperwork. Moreover, my supervisor called and said that after today's meeting, the company would hold a party. It's a celebration of my return and a chance to mingle with the new boss!" Seeing Melanie's beaming smile, Ethan couldn't help but feel as though he was taken back to the time when they first met. Back then, although there was a lingering unease in her heart that couldn't be unraveled, and he was in a difficult situation, the two had an unspoken connection, never revealing their sadness to the world. They even had many joyful moments t