Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 281

"How dare you defy me! How could you say such unacceptable words? All the years the Meyer family has spent raising you have gone to waste!" Phillip, in a fit of rage, hurled the ashtray from the table.

Ethan didn't dodge, and the ashtray hit him straight in the corner of his eye. He immediately felt a sharp pain, blood started trickling down his eye corner, and his head felt momentarily dizzy.

Phillip looked at his grandson's state, his hand slightly shaking, "Are you an idiot? Can't you dodge?"

Ethan was very calm, looking seriously at Phillip, "Hit me if you must. No matter what, our relationship will break because I cannot tolerate a man who schemes against my wife. If Izzy knew the truth, do you think we could still live in peace? If I had to choose between my wife, child, and you, my choice would be my wife and child."

Phillip, enraged by Ethan's words, his chest heaving up and down, "Stop spouting nonsense. Who schemed against your wife? It's obviously..."

"Obviously what? Don't tell me it was just an accident. She was just a pawn to you." Ethan stepped closer to him, determined to get a conclusion.

"You ungrateful son! I don't want to talk to you. Get out!" Phillip pointed towards the door.

Ethan felt blood streaming down his face, cold, and slightly uncomfortable, but he didn't care. He casually wiped it with his hand, making his entire face bloody and shocking.

Phillip sat in his chair, not saying a word.

Both of them were stubborn, creating a stalemate. The entire study instantly became eerily quiet.

Ashley had her face pressed against the door. Suddenly, the arguing inside stopped. She turned to Ines and chuckled, "Izzy, It seems like they've quieted down."

"I'll listen." Ines also pressed her ear against the door. There was indeed no sound coming out.

"Do you think they've stopped arguing? Otherwise, we should be able to hear them yelling," Ashley said.

However, as time ticked away, Ines' legs were numb from standing, and there was still no sound coming from inside.

Ines felt uneasy for some reason. She could hear nothing from inside, and this anxiety was unbearable.

Ashley also felt something was off but still reassured Ines, "Izzy, you've been standing for quite a while. Go to the living room and rest for a bit. Grandpa and Ethan should be fine, Grandpa was just talking nonsense."

"Have they been like this before?"

Ashley thought for a moment, "Actually, no. Before, sometimes grandpa would yell at him, but Ethan would never argue back, always acting indifferent. This is the first time I've seen them argue like this."

Ines understood, Ethan cared about her deeply. When it involved her, he would definitely do something, even if it meant going against their grandfather.

Ines couldn't stand it anymore, so she knocked a few times on the door, raising her voice, "Ethan, calm down, don't argue with Grandpa."

"They'll only know someone is knocking, but they won't hear your voice. I don't know if Ethan has his phone. You can try calling him," Ashley suggested to Ines.