Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 206

While the two were having a pleasant chat, Ethan barged in, grinning, "What's the big secret, you guys seem to be having fun."

Ashley chuckled, "Why on earth would a big guy like you care about girl talk, bro? Were you eavesdropping outside the door?"

"Give me some credit. I wouldn't be interested in your girly chit-chat," Ethan ruffled Ashley's hair in amusement.

Ines sighed in relief hearing Ethan's words.

A glare shot from Ashley's eyes towards him. As she was about to rise, Ethan gently pressed her back into her seat, "Stay, I have queries." Her recent evasion of his calls had not gone unnoticed.

"Bro, if it's about love advice you're after, don't bother. I'm not spilling anything." Ashley made to leave again.

"Ashley, stay put. If you storm out now, I'll spill your secrets to everyone at home," Ethan's tone went cold.

Defeated, Ashley slumped back onto the bed, "Why are you always threatening me, bro? Even your own sister isn't safe from your strictness." She was just harboring a crush and didn't want her family to find out.

Ethan cut to the chase, "How have things been with Aaron lately?"

"Bro, you know Aaron's personality. He's not exactly Mr. Affectionate. We haven't even talked recently," Ashley responded, despondent.

"Really?" Ethan asked skeptically.

"Really. If I'm lying, may I never get married." Ashley retorted, growing irritated.

Ines couldn't help but tug at Ethan's arm, "Ethan, you're always busy with work and worrying about me and your unborn child. Now you're fixated on Ashley too. Take a break, will you?"

"Izzy," Ethan frowned at Ines, he didn't like her taking Ashley's side.

"I know you mean well, but we can't control these things," Ines tried to reason.

Ethan sighed, glancing between the two before huffing, "I didn't realize you two were so chummy now."

"Bro, I've been saying since Izzy came back that I wanted to get closer to her. You all just thought I was joking."

Ethan shot her a glare before storming out of the room. Ashley chuckled, "Let's go, Izzy. He probably came to call us down to join everyone. They're likely about to start a card game."

Downstairs, Erica, Lauren, and Silvia were already seated, waiting for one more player.