Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 104

Her anger was growing, but when she glanced at Ethan, she was relieved that he kept his eyes closed. If he hadn't, she would have definitely flipped out.

Ines pushed down her rage and shut her eyes again, curious to see how Mr. Meyer would handle the situation. Would he just pretend to sleep through it all? She doubted the women would leave that easily.

Just as she was thinking about it, his calm voice rang out. "I'm HIV positive, if you all don't mind, then it's no big deal to me."

"Handsome, your excuse is just too outrageous," one of the women refused to believe him.

"Do you think we're all idiots?"

"Handsome, you're so funny."

Ethan waved at them, "Come on, this glass of wine is for you girls."

He elegantly raised his wine glass, took a sip, and then pushed the glass towards them.

Everyone with common sense knew that saliva wasn't a way to transmit HIV, but no one wanted to risk their lives. The ladies gave Ethan a dirty look before storming off.

Ethan walked up to Ines, who had somehow changed her sleeping position. She had been facing him, but now she was facing away, covering her face with her hand and laughing.

It was clear she knew what had just happened.

"Ines, stop laughing," Ethan said, trying to remove her hand from her face.

Even though he pulled her hand away, she continued to laugh.

"Ethan, how in the world did you come up with that line? I can't, I'm dying of laughter," Ines laughed out loud. Ethan just shook his head at her. He was just trying to keep these women from disturbing her sleep. He knew she had been having a rough couple of days, and if he could make her laugh, then it was worth it.

Ines finally stopped, but when she saw Ethan looking at her, she couldn't help but laugh again, patting his shoulder, "Mr. Meyer, I really admire you."

Ethan gently pinched her nose, "Izzy!"

Ines swatted his hand away, "Stop pinching my nose."

Ethan pulled her close, and Ines tugged at her long dress, beginning to complain, "It's all your fault. I was looked down upon because of this dress; my figure is not as bad as they said."