Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 139

Ines really dug the honesty between her and Ethan. Although she had always trusted him, not knowing his past had left her feeling a bit uneasy. Now, she's chill.

She hung around Ethan's office for an afternoon, then tagged along with him to the Military in the evening.

"Izzy, come on in. Grandpa made you some soup; he's been simmering it since morning. Bet it's a bomb." Phillip Meyer waved her over as soon as she arrived at the Meyer Mansion.

Ethan, standing behind her, raised an eyebrow. He was used to being invisible whenever his wife was around.

Ines moved forward, linked arms with Phillip, and said with a smile, "Grandpa, you're too sweet."

"You shouldn't be so formal; we're family." Phillip patted her hand. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

A servant brought the soup up.

Ines happily took it. The weather was a bit chilly, and the soup felt warm in her hands.

Ines felt a warmth in her heart and downed a big bowl. The soup was as delicious as Phillip had promised.

Soon, the others came in. The Jacob Meyer family, Erica—they were all back. It seemed like an unspoken rule of the Meyer family to gather on the weekends, no matter how busy they were during the week.

Ines stood up to greet them.

"Sis, what's Grandpa been brewing up for you this time?" Ashley's voice rang out.

"You just got back, and you're already nagging. I'll have them serve you a bowl too," Phillip said.

Ines was totally stuffed today, having downed two big bowls of pheasant soup. Ethan tried to say something a few times, but seeing how much she was enjoying the soup, he backed off. After dinner, they went upstairs. Ines remembered a biography she read a while ago, Chasing the Sun. There was a woman's handwriting in it, and now she knew it was Leila's. Ines handed the book to Ethan, asking, "Did you notice these words in the book?" She flipped to the page with the sentence and showed it to Ethan. Ethan glanced at it, his eyes flickering. He remembered that it was the first time he confessed to Leila, but she rejected him without hesitation. Not long after, she gave him a book. He flipped through a few pages and lost interest, so he didn't continue. He didn't expect to find such a message in the book.

So Leila accepted his confession long ago.

He looked at Ines beside him, gave a slight smile, pinched her cheek, and asked, "Are you jealous?"

Ines shook her head, then pouted at Ethan, saying, "If I were jealous, I wouldn't show you this."

"Izzy, you're so generous," Ethan teased.

Ines thought for a moment, then said seriously, "I don't know why; maybe because she's just someone you can't hate." She was a bit jealous before she knew the truth, but after understanding what happened between them, she gained respect for Leila.

Ethan was taken aback, then held Ines tightly. Discussing his youthful love with another woman was something he had never thought of.

Held so tightly by Ethan, Ines felt a bit hot and pushed him away, saying, "Don't hold me so tight; I'm hot."

Ethan's big hand could not help but gently knead her waist, and he deliberately breathed a hot breath on her face. Ines shivered sensitively and pushed him again. "I told you to back off; can't you understand?"

Ethan slowly said with a smile, "Izzy, I have a way to cool you down. Wanna try?"

Ines didn't hesitate: "Sure, what is it? Tell me."

"This is your own choice." Ethan's tone was full of joy. He caught Ines off guard, picked her up, and threw her onto the bed. As soon as she landed, his hot body was on top of hers, his desire evident in his eyes. Ines suddenly realized what he meant and tried to struggle, but he held her hands tightly. Looking at his face so close, Ines felt her mouth dry and unconsciously licked her lips.

"Ethan, let me go." She was so foolish to trust this rascal.

"Madam, stop struggling." Ethan laughed softly in her ear, his voice low and charming.

Ethan held her in his arms, kissing her deeply. Ines felt her body trembling and couldn't help but moan softly. Before long, she let go of all her restraint and reason.