When he woke up, Ethan was lying in a hospital room with a female nurse diligently taking notes: "May I ask, what time is it now?"
With his weak, hoarse voice, Ethan asked the nurse. At that moment, the nurse seemed startled and hurriedly turned to look at him, her face showing a layer of red blush, embarrassed."Oh, you're awake now? I warned you earlier, but you didn't listen. How do you feel now? Are you much better?" As if trying to avoid her embarrassment, the nurse quickly hid the paper behind her back and incessantly inquired about Ethan's health. Ethan didn't notice the nurse's confusion; instead, he looked around at the walls, then asked a seemingly unrelated question: "How long have I been here? Who brought me here?"Whether Ethan was dizzy from blood loss or troubled by something in his heart was unclear. At that moment, there was no light in his eyes, only a layer of hazy, dark, and desperate mist."You've been here for over an hour. A man named Toshan brought you here earlier. He said you fainted and needed to rest for a while, even paying extra to stay in the hospital for a few more days."Hearing the nurse recount this story, a sarcastic smile appeared on Ethan's face, making it unclear whether he was mocking himself or the man who had just tried to steal his wife and had brought him to this place.However, Ethan had no intention of staying in the hospital overnight. He was in a terrible mood and wanted to go out and clear his head.That's why he quickly got up, put on the jacket on the bed, and hurried out."Hey, where are you going?" the nurse asked: "I told you, you need to stay here and rest. What if you faint again? Who will be responsible then?""Ha ha, responsible?" Ethan laughed loudly after hearing the nurse. He shook his head and said: "Don't worry, nurse! I have many things to do and don't want to die that easily!"Ethan quickly left the hospital corridor without waiting for the nurse to respond. However, after walking for a while, he suddenly saw Toshan and Melanie talking in the hallway outside the ward.Although he couldn't hear what they were saying, Ethan felt an unbearable pain in his heart. He thought his years of devotion to his wife were worth nothing compared to that unfaithful man who had abandoned her.Finally, Ethan decided to leave and no longer cared about his unfaithful wife.However, someone didn't want him to go. Just as Ethan was about to get into a taxi, he heard a mocking laugh from behind."Oh, Ethan, why aren't you staying in the hospital to be cared for by the nurse? Why are you going out at this time? I just finished talking to your wife. I didn't expect her to remember our past so clearly after all these years. You wouldn't know, but we once did some amazing things together. Oh, and you wouldn't be surprised, right? After all, your wife's first time was with me!"Hearing Toshan's provocative and mocking words, Ethan finally stopped and stared at him."What did you just say? Repeat it!"Seeing Ethan's furious expression, Toshan not only showed no fear, but he laughed even louder."Ha ha ha, are you angry? Come on, try to hit me! Let me tell you, your wife and I had sex before. Not just once but many times. Moreover, she was very proactive and served me passionately in various positions. I don't think she treats you the same way, right? Because she doesn't love you!""You..."At that moment, Ethan couldn't hold back any longer. He lunged forward and punched Toshan straight in the face.Don't be fooled by how much he seems to tolerate and accept the humiliation from his mother-in-law, not uttering a single word of protest. But once enraged, he becomes a madman.Moreover, with the support of Artificial Superintelligence, Ethan's movements were highly decisive and swift and didn't give Toshan any chance to fight back.Bam!A punch struck like lightning, landing right in Toshan's nose, causing him to hold his face in pain and roar."Ah, you bastard, you dare hit me?"But as Toshan cried out, Ethan's fists showed no sign of stopping."I'll beat you and kill you, you scoundrel! Who do you think you are? Just because you're my wife's ex, do you think you have the right to humiliate her? I'll kill you, you bastard!"The more he hit, the more furious Ethan became. Toshan never expected that, despite his more diminutive stature, Ethan would be so ruthless, leaving him no choice but to clutch his head and wail."Ah, you bastard, you dare hit the man who saved your wife and her father?"At this moment, Mabel hurriedly rushed out, calling for security and seizing the opportunity to pull Ethan away from Toshan.Seeing his mother-in-law appear, Ethan finally stopped. His lips trembled, and he whispered: "Mother..."Slap!Before he could finish, a slap like a thunderbolt from Mabel struck his face, leaving five bright red finger marks."You bastard, get out of my sight! How dare you lay a hand on the future son-in-law of the Edwards family? Only my blind daughter would marry a scoundrel like you. From now on, don't let me see your face again, or I'll call the police and have you arrested and thrown in jail!"Hearing Mabel's furious roar, Ethan couldn't help but laugh wildly, looking up at the sky.Then, with shaky steps, he turned and left, his laughter tinged with a touch of bitterness.He remembered a similar time in his life...'Ethan, you're just a bastard. What right do you have to inherit the Alexander family's fortune? Get out of here now!'From within the Alexander family's mansion, Ethan's figure staggered out, his eyes red and watery, and tears not yet dried on his cheeks.'Ha ha ha, a bastard with a mouth reeking of milk, and you want to compete with me, fight for the inheritance with my son? It's beyond ridiculous, ha ha ha!'In Ethan's head, the taunting laughter of his wicked stepmother, the woman who had pushed his mother into an abyss and monopolized the entire Alexander family's fortune, echoed.…"You're a scoundrel. You dare leave me, abandon me in this place. I hate you!"As Ethan wandered along, his gaze suddenly caught a frail figure staggering and swaying on the bridge railing, her voice filled with resentment, laughing and crying, howling to the heavens."Hey, what are you planning to do? The water below is deep, if you jump, it won't be a pretty sight!""Who are you? What do you want? What does it matter to you if I die? Just leave!"Seeing the unfamiliar man approaching, the girl standing on the bridge railing became furious. However, Ethen showed no intention of stopping, and his pace quickened, causing her to panic."What do you want? You can't come here! If you do... if you do... I'll jump!"Ethen couldn't help but find it amusing that someone attempting suicide would threaten to jump off a bridge."Jump now. If you want to jump, why don't you?""You... you... you can't come here... I... I'll jump!"As Ethan drew closer, the girl became increasingly agitated. In a split second, she stepped back, lost her footing, and nearly fell."Ah!!! Help me!!!"At this point, the girl's scream was so high-pitched that even Ethan, standing more than ten paces away, had to cover his ears."What are you yelling for? Haven't you fallen into the river yet? And, if you wanted to commit suicide, why are you so afraid of dying?"Hearing Ethan's sarcastic tone, the girl no longer wanted to end her life. Instead, she was filled with resentment and continued to scream."You're despicable, you wretched man! If something happens to me, you're the murderer who killed me! Even as a ghost, I won't leave you alone!"As the girl continued to shriek, onlookers driving by cast suspicious glances. Ethan sighed, hurried over, grabbed the girl's hand clutching the railing, and shouted."Come up here. Stop yelling
"Don't get the wrong idea; I just wanted to repay you for saving me earlier!"While fleeing, Tazanna explained to Ethan as they ran side by side. However, Ethan's gaze remained fixed on her back, his eyes filled with complex emotions.Until this moment, he finally remembered that this girl was the same one he had met in front of the hospital. At that time, he was scolded by her. Unexpectedly, they would meet again now."Huh, what are you staring at? Do you believe that I can gouge out your eyes and rub them under my feet?"Feeling Ethan's gaze on her, Tazanna couldn't help but speak sarcastically."Ha ha ha!"But as soon as Ethan heard her familiar tone, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. Tazanna seemed to remember their previous encounter at the hospital and angrily kicked Ethan."Oh...!"Whether intentionally or accidentally, her kick precisely hit Ethan's lower body, instantly stopping his laughter. He widened his eyes, turned pale, stared at Tazanna, and continuously clutch
Witnessing the nurse shake her head and sigh, Ethan's heart pounded. However, upon hearing Tazanna's situation wasn't too dire, he breathed a small sigh of relief.Although they had just met and Tazanna had caused him to be misunderstood and beaten by thugs, Ethan couldn't help but hope she would pull through this ordeal as he wanted to ask more about her condition.A group of bodyguards in black vests quickly approached the operating room. Leading them was a middle-aged man with a stern, cold expression.Seeing these imposing individuals rush in, Ethan couldn't help but worry about their identities. However, it didn't take long for the angry voice of the leading man to address the two bodyguards next to him."What on earth happened? Why was my daughter stabbed and hospitalized?"The man's voice wasn't loud but carried an authority that left no room for defiance, startling the two bodyguards. One of them hurriedly began to explain."Boss, the situation was completely unexpected. We ne
Initially, saving someone's life shouldn't come with the expectation of gratitude. However, after witnessing the man's swift change of demeanor, faster than the flip of a hand, Ethan couldn't help but feel uneasy.Of course, he didn't save Tazanna for money or any favor from this man. At the very least, the man should have shown some sincerity and offered thanks for saving his daughter. Instead, how he treated Ethan differed significantly from how he had just treated the hospital doctor.Nonetheless, Ethan didn't harbor any ill intentions, so he ignored Wynstan's threatening words and responded indifferently: "I just happened to come across your daughter on the street. If you think I saved her for some ulterior motive, let me be frank – not everyone in this world is as wicked as you imagine. While I may be poor in wealth, I'm not poor in morals like you. Excuse me, and I have to go now."After saying this, Ethan resolutely turned and left, disregarding Wynstan's furious gaze.At this
However, no matter how Mabel tried to persuade her, Melanie stubbornly refused to put the knife down. In her anger, the knife was even pressed closer to her throat, leaving a cut that caused blood to drip onto the blade.Finally, Ethan could no longer hold back and spoke up."Melanie, I know you never loved me, and our marriage was just a misunderstanding. Now that you no longer want to be with me, I've given you freedom. What are you still doing this for?""Who told you I don't love you? Who told you I wanted to marry someone else? Why are you treating me like this? Do you know how much my child and I need you?"In her uncontrollable fury, Melanie screamed, leaving everyone present dumbfounded."Your child and you?"However, what caught Ethan's attention the most was this statement. He hurriedly rushed over, grabbed the knife in Melanie's hand, and anxiously asked: "Do you mean you're pregnant with my child?""I don't have a child with you, so whose could it be?""No, I mean... I mea
"Are you all family members of the patient Bahjat Edwards in emergency room number seven? Mr. Bahjat has been taken to the intensive care unit. Our hospital deeply regrets having to inform you that his condition is beyond saving. We hope you can take the time to see him one last time!"A hospital nurse entered the room and gave the news to everyone. The atmosphere suddenly turned icy and suffocating.Immediately after, Mabel's voice trembled."How could this happen? How could this be? Didn't you say that surgery would save him? Why couldn't you save him? Why couldn't you save him?"The louder Mabel spoke, the more her voice echoed through the hospital corridor. At this point, Melanie completely collapsed, falling from the bed and fainting.Fortunately, Ethan quickly caught her before she hit the edge of the bed.Meanwhile, Toshan's expression was very gloomy, as if deep in thought.At that moment, only Ethan remained calm. He looked at the nurse and softly said,"Nurse, please help me
Ring… ring…As Ethan waited for the organization’s representative to arrive, he suddenly received a phone call from his former company. After answering the ring, he turned to Mabel and her mother and said: “Mother-in-law, I need to step out for a bit! Please try to be strong. I promise I’ll find a way to save my father-in-law!”“Get lost! You’re useless! What good can you do by staying here?” Although she was sobbing, Mabel became furious upon hearing Ethan’s comforting words, as if she wanted to vent her anger on him.Ethan reluctantly sighed, gently patted his wife’s back, and whispered: “Melanie, don’t worry. I’ll figure out a way to save your father.” After that, he took advantage of the moment and left, while Melanie believed her husband was trying to console her.Not long after Ethan left the hospital, a commotion suddenly erupted outside. At that moment, helicopter engines echoed on the hospital rooftop. Before everyone’s astonished eyes, a military helicopter descended and la
Her name was Victoria Smith, a former junior at Pacific University, where Ethan studied. They were once a golden couple at the university, admired by countless people. However, no one expected Ethan to suddenly be kicked out of the Alexander family, while Victoria dropped out of school to settle abroad.This incident once became a hot topic of gossip at the university, with many students discussing and sharing the story.Today, seeing Victoria appear here, Ethan couldn’t help but recall a part of his memory that he didn’t want to relive again.“Why can’t I be here? This is my father’s company, and today I’m here to assume the temporary vice-presidency position he left behind. As for you, a once-prominent heir of the Alexander family, now reduced to working as a security guard at a shopping center? I even heard that you married into the Edwards family?”Facing Victoria’s scrutinizing gaze, Ethan couldn’t help but feel a little mysterious. He quickly shook his head and intended to turn