Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 256

Erica emerged from the study and said, "Ethan, the States are asking for a video conference. You've been handling their stuff, so you go take care of it. It may not be very appropriate for me to step in."

Ethan nodded and said to Ines, "Izzy, you rest up first. Make sure to dry your hair after showering. Don't wait up for me, I'll hit the hay after this meeting."

Ines nodded. Ethan laughed a little and headed into the study. Ines looked a bit worried.

Erica patted her shoulder, "Don't fret, he's a man, they're built tougher than us. He's had high-stress jobs before, it's actually rare for him to be home this early."

"Ever since my dad’s incident, he hasn't been resting well. I worry his health won't hold up. He seems to have lost a bit of weight."

"Don't worry, you're expecting now. As long as he gets some decent sleep at night, he'll be totally fine." A hint of a smile flickered in Erica's eyes.

Camela, tidying up in the living room, overheard Erica and burst into laughter. Ines blushed, "Mom, what are you talking about?"

But then again, Erica did have a point. Ethan was always full of energy. Even if he had to work late into the night, he'd still be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed the next day. This thought relieved Ines.

"No need for the shy act, we're all adults here. I know my son. It's actually a rare sight to see him quiet down." Erica was straightforward.

Ines didn't have the guts to discuss such topics with Erica, "Mom, you're so mean. I'm not talking to you anymore; I'm going to rest. I'm really tired today."

Watching Ines leave, Erica chuckled, "She's shy, must be a lot of love between her and Ethan." Camela laughed, "I've been a postpartum doula for a decade now, but I've never seen a couple as great as Ethan and Ines. Most couples have their little spats, but I've never seen Ines and Ethan fight. I was taken aback when Ines said she and Ethan had a shotgun wedding. Who'd have thought such a marriage could be this loving." "Well, you never know. Ethan was always against the idea of blind dates, but just the one time he goes on one, he brings me back a daughter-in-law. I was worried at first; afraid he got married because of family pressure. That would have been our fault as parents."

As Camela and Erica chatted in the living room, Ines went to the bedroom, a little smile curling at the corners of her mouth. But then she remembered the black notebook Silas gave her and went back to the living room to get it.

Erica thought Ines was still dealing with work, so she reminded her, "Ines, you're pregnant now, you can't overwork yourself. You can handle work stuff tomorrow."