Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 163

"Alright then, when you're free, let's check out handcraft together. Let's see if she's trying to pull a fast one on me," Phillip said with a laugh.

"Even if you gave me a hundred guts, I wouldn't dare," Silvia pretended to touch her heart.

Not knowing whether Ethan had explained everything to Ines, Erica decided to change the subject. "Let's not dwell on the past. Things are looking up for everyone now. Silvia's return from school is a good thing."

"Yeah, I was confused for a while." Phillip also laughed.

""I can take that to mean you're too excited to see me back," Silvia said, playfully winking.

Ines felt like a third wheel, unable to join in their conversation, and she sat quietly.

Unexpectedly, Silvia shifted the conversation to her. "Izzy, you were busy working yesterday and we didn't get to chat properly. Let's have a good talk today, if you're free."

Ines pursed her lips, "Sure, Ethan is away on business, I'll be here for the next couple of days. You can come over anytime."

Erica looked at Ines approvingly, finding her calm and composed nature to be a good thing. There wouldn't be any unnecessary jealousy drama.

"Silvia, if you have nothing else to do, stick around for dinner. Chat with Phillip, he's been thinking about you for a long time," Erica suggested to Silvia.

"Sure thing," Silvia agreed with a smile.

Ines looked a bit tired, so Erica suggested she take a break. After chatting with Silvia for a bit, Erica went upstairs to check on Ines, knocking on her door, "Izzy, had a good nap? It's me."

Ines was already awake, reading a magazine at the moment. Hearing Erica's voice, she quickly got up to open the door, "I'm rested, come in."

Erica walked in and saw a lounge chair by the window with a book on it. It was evident that Ines had been sunbathing while reading.

"Izzy, it's May already. The sun can be quite harsh. Don't sunbathe too much and avoid reading in the sun, it's bad for your eyes."