Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 239

Lauren looked at Erica, "Erica, you're a real lifesaver. You've got her asleep in no time."

"Ines may seem tough as nails on the outside and likes to keep her emotions under wraps, but in reality, she's soft as a marshmallow and lacks security. We can't let her bottle up her feelings. We need her to let it out and have a good cry. Otherwise, it might mess up her mental health."

Lauren nodded in agreement.

Erica told Jacob and Lauren, "You guys hurry off and do your thing. I can keep an eye on Izzy."

"Erica, don't you have to sort out stuff for the Meyer Group? You go and do what you need to do. I'll take good care of Izzy. I promise you'll come back to find her safe and sound." Lauren said.

"I've already sorted out the office stuff this morning. If there are any new files, Lucas will send them straight over. I plan to stay here for the next few days, with Izzy." Erica insisted. Her mind was always elsewhere at work and worked at a snail's pace. She was better off here with Izzy.

Lauren wanted to say more, but Jacob cut her off.

"Alright, we'll take your word for it. Give us a shout if you need any help."

Erica nodded and said with a smile, "Sure, I won't hold back."

After Jacob and Lauren left, Erica told Phillip to head home too, "You head home too. I've got it covered here. I'll bunk with Camela tonight. There's no spare room here. You'll have nowhere to sleep if you stay."

"I'll hang around for a bit longer until Izzy wakes up," Phillip said. He was restless without seeing Izzy.

Ethan came back in the evening.

Hunter's send-off was planned for three days later. The burial plot was one Hunter had picked out for himself a long time ago to be buried with Ines's mother.

When he entered the door, Ethan asked about Ines's condition. Hearing Erica say she'd had a good cry, a small smile appeared on his face.

Seeing the exhaustion written all over her son's face, Erica said tenderly, "Ethan, you've been running around all day. Go and rest up a bit. I'll be here the whole day."

Ethan nodded and entered the bedroom. Ines was sleeping peacefully this time, with no crying, no frowning, just like she usually did.

Ethan bent down and kissed her forehead gently, then held her as he fell asleep.

When Ines woke up, she found Ethan lying next to her. His brow was slightly furrowed, and the dark circles under his eyes were noticeable. She gently stroked his face out of concern.

She stirred slightly, causing Ethan's eyelashes to flutter.

Ines whispered, "Ethan, go back to sleep, don't worry, I'm okay."