Outside a café right beside the hospital, Steve sat with Kate and Ethan, while Leona joined them, holding her cup of coffee tightly, trying her best to avoid eye contact. Dan couldn't come along as he had to work, despite his desperate desire to be there. The atmosphere was filled with tension and unspoken secrets.Kate, unable to contain her amusement, wore a broad grin as she glanced mischievously at Leona and then at Ethan. Steve, slightly annoyed, turned to Ethan and spoke with a hint of frustration in his voice, "Why are you making things so difficult for your savior, Ethan?"Ethan, maintaining his composure, calmly looked at Steve and asked, "Do you remember the gift you gave me, the diamond? Did you pick it with her?" He pointed a finger directly at Leona.Steve furrowed his brow, confused by Ethan's question. He replied, "Well, she looked at it after I asked for her opinion, and she seemed satisfied with it, so I brought it home. Why?"Ethan snorted, a hint of disappointment i
As Daphne's friends approached the table, their eyes flickered with excitement and curiosity. They exchanged glances, trying to contain their enthusiasm. One of them nudged the other and whispered, "Imagine sitting at a table with someone as important as Ethan Willow. It would be so thrilling!"Her friend nodded, her eyes fixed on Ethan. "I can't believe our luck! This is our chance to get to know him better and maybe even make a lasting impression," she whispered back.They continued their hushed conversation, discussing various scenarios and strategies to engage Ethan in conversation. The excitement in their voices was palpable as they envisioned the possibilities.Meanwhile, Daphne's attention was solely focused on Ethan. Her brows furrowed in anger, and her lips formed a tight line. She barely registered the chatter of her friends, their words fading into the background. Her gaze was locked on Ethan, and her mind raced with a mix of resentment and frustration.Unbeknownst to her f
Daphne was taken aback by Ethan's sudden question, but she refused to let her embarrassment show. Determined to regain control of the situation, she shook off her anger and forced a smile onto her face. "You're still holding onto that, aren't you, Ethan?" she said, her tone dripping with false sweetness. "I know you're angry about what happened between us in the past, but I've already promised to make things right. I want to be with you again."Ethan remained silent, not bothering to meet her gaze. He seemed disinterested in Daphne's words, which only fueled her determination to win him back.Undeterred, Daphne continued her attempt to win Ethan over. She gestured towards Leona, her voice filled with contempt. "Look at her, Ethan. She's just a freeloader, after you for your money. But I'm different. I care about you, and I'm in love with you for real," she declared, hoping to emphasize her sincerity.To Daphne's surprise, both Kate and Leona burst into laughter. The sound of their lau
With Daphne gone, the smug look on Leona's face vanished, and she stared at Ethan with an expression of animosity. Her eyes bore into his, filled with a mixture of disappointment and anger. Without uttering a word, she gathered her belongings and thanked Steve for the invitation. Before Steve or Kate could intervene, Leona swiftly made her way toward the exit, her steps resonating with a visible anger.Steve looked at Ethan, a quizzical expression on his face. "Why didn't you try to stop her?" he asked, concerned about the sudden shift in the atmosphere.Ethan maintained a calm demeanor as he replied, "Was it necessary?"Kate interjected, her voice firm yet compassionate. "Yes, Ethan, it was necessary. Despite Leona's frustration with you, she still stood up for you. She defended you there. You shouldn't let go of someone like her so easily."Ethan's gaze shifted between Steve and Kate, his face void of emotion. He contemplated their words carefully before responding, "I appreciate wh
Upon reaching outside the café, Ethan's gaze fell upon Leona, who seemed to be engaged in a heated phone conversation. Frustration crossed his face as he glanced down at his own phone, contemplating abandoning his attempt to speak with her. However, the thought of disappointing Steve and leaving Leona without an explanation compelled him to approach her, resigning himself to his fate.Leona's voice resonated with anger as she berated the person on the other end of the line, demanding that they arrive at her location within two minutes or not bother showing up at all. Turning around, she was taken aback by the sight of Ethan standing there. She quickly recovered and averted her gaze, not acknowledging his presence.Undeterred, Ethan took a deep breath and decided to break the silence. He asked, with a touch of irritation in his voice, "Leona, do you need a ride?"Leona remained silent, intentionally moving away from him, conveying her desire to be left alone. The tension between them h
Leona sat in the car , her mind racing to process the whirlwind of emotions that had unfolded in mere moments. Ethan's confident yet enigmatic demeanor left her intrigued, but she couldn't bring herself to admit it just yet.“Y…you” she tried to find the words but couldn't. “I what? Do you want another kiss from me?” Ethan said as he drew close to her. Leona recovered fast and looked away from him with an annoyed look. As the intensity of their exchange lingered, unbeknownst to Leona and Ethan, Steve and Kate emerged from the café. Their eyes widened at the sight of Ethan and Leona's passionate encounter, and they exchanged surprised glances.Kate, always the one to lighten the mood, couldn't resist making a playful remark. She nudged Steve and quipped, "Well, it seems these two always accidentally 'kiss.' Must be a strange coincidence, huh? How I wish I could has captured that moment " She chuckled, hoping to bring some levity to the situation.Steve, still grappling with her own e
Leona was shocked and taken aback by Ethan's reckless driving. She mustered up the courage to speak up and demanded that he turn around and follow the GPS instructions. She believed he was still playing some kind of game, and she wanted no part in it."Ethan, this isn't funny anymore," she shouted, her voice trembling with fear and frustration. "Turn around and drive according to what the GPS says!"Ethan glanced at her briefly, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Just sit down and keep quiet, Leona. I know what I'm doing," he replied, his focus remaining on the road ahead.Leona's anger flared up, and she couldn't contain her exasperation any longer. "I don't care what you think you're doing! I just want to get home in one piece and not be stuck in the same space as you," she argued back, her voice filled with defiance.Ethan's gaze lingered on her for a moment, silently contemplating her words. Then, with a calm yet commanding tone, he spoke, "You'll have to endure my presence for a f
Leona's head was spinning as she regained her senses, realizing she was lying on top of something soft and comfortable. She was expecting blood or pains all over her but instead she felt like she was lying in a soft pillow. She never knew the car would have such a great seat in it. I didn't even notice the seat was this soft before but wait, she decided to touch it and realized the ‘seat’ had muscles and they were firm. With a confused look she decided to trace done and touched and. When she heard a voice that seems to be in pain but was also making a sarcastic statement that is she trying to undress him.“Are you planning to undress and touch every inch of my body?” The realization hit her that the "seat" she had been resting on was, in fact, Ethan himself. She quickly pulled away, a mix of surprise and embarrassment washing over her."What... what happened?" Leona asked, her voice filled with confusion. "Are you okay, Ethan?"Ethan groaned in pain, wincing as he tried to move