Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 148

Ines had a sudden realization. Not long ago, she took Kelly to the hospital and saw Hunter, who looked very weak. The floor they were on seemed to be a chemotherapy room for cancer patients. She went back and told Ethan about it, but he brushed it off, saying that she must have seen wrong and then deliberately changed the subject. He probably knew the truth back then.

Ines stared at Ethan, her tone emotionless, "Ethan, when were you planning on telling me if Silas hadn't said anything tonight?"

Ethan gently touched her face and whispered, "Izzy, I'm sorry. I didn't know how to tell you."

Ines shook her head, "I'm not blaming you. If you don't want to answer, that's fine."

"Izzy, to be honest, I don't know. I just thought if I could keep it from you for a while, I would." After all, there was no hope for a cure, so what could be done? He would do whatever he could for her. There was no need for her to be constantly on edge. Ines gave a bitter smile, holding Ethan's hand and said thoughtfully, "Ethan, I know you're trying to protect me, to keep me from worrying and being upset, but I'm not as fragile as you think. If something like this happens in the future, tell me. I don't want to be kept in the dark like a fool. It makes me feel helpless."

Ethan hesitated for a moment, then nodded gently, "I understand."

"Izzy, no matter what you decide, I'll support you unconditionally." Ethan made his stance clear in advance.

Ines shook her head, looking troubled, "I haven't decided yet. Let's see how things go."

"Don't rush. We'll take our time." He patted his chest, "Rest on me for a while. You must be tired."

Hearing this, Ines leaned back into his arms. The two of them sat on the couch in an embrace, neither saying a word.

After a while, Ines' emotions began to calm down. Suddenly, she remembered something and asked, "Last night, you didn't want me to look for them. Was it because you were afraid I'd upset him?"

"That was part of the reason."

Realizing it was getting late, Ines stood up and urged Ethan to shower. Ethan was worried about leaving her alone, but Ines reassured him, "Ethan, don't worry, I'm okay. Go shower. Just remember not to let your arm get wet."

After a moment, she added, "Never mind, I'll help you. I don't trust you to do it yourself."

Ethan smiled. Usually, he would have enjoyed such treatment, but tonight his wife was in a bad mood. He squeezed her hand and said, "Izzy, it's okay. I can manage by myself. You go rest."

Ines nodded and walked over to the window, staring blankly at the night outside. Even at midnight, the city center was still brightly lit, unaffected by anyone's mood.

It was only when the bathroom door opened that Ines turned around. She took the towel from Ethan's hand and began to dry his hair, saying, "Ethan, I think I remembered some things tonight."