Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 289

Ines was all jittery that day, worried sick about the sick one at home. Even though Ethan had reassured her over the phone that the condition had improved, she couldn't help but worry. So, she decided to knock off early and head home.

As she stepped into the house, she saw Ethan emerging from his study, looking like he had just wrapped up his work and was a bit off. She tossed her bag onto the sofa with a huff, "I told Lucas not to hand you any paperwork today. Why did he still do it?"

"I am not seriously ill, just a minor cold. It's not like I can't work. Have you ever seen anyone skive off work just because of a cold?" Ethan said.

"Alright, alright, workaholic. I can't win against you." Ines pouted.

Ines had this healthy, pinkish complexion. And now that she had just walked in from outside, her face looked baby soft. The way she was pouting made her look like a girl in her early twenties, making Ethan's heart flutter, wanting to pinch her cheeks.

Thinking so, he actually moved to do it. But before he could reach her. He sneezed, which startled him into retreating.

"You said you're getting better. I knew I couldn't trust you. Does this look like you're getting better to you?" Ines scolded.

Ethan ruffled his hair awkwardly. "Guess I'm not fully recovered yet."

"Izzy, I told Ethan to go to the hospital for an IV, but he insisted he's fine. I couldn't convince him. Can you talk some sense into him?" Camela popped her head out from the kitchen upon hearing Ines's voice.

"We're going to the hospital now." Ines said.

Ethan waved his hand dismissively, "It's okay, let's eat dinner first."

Ethan's cold hit him hard. By nightfall, it had worsened. He was coughing, and had a runny nose.

Still, he refused to go to the hospital, insisting on taking medicine instead. Ines had to nag him quite a bit before she finally convinced him to go.

Lucas came to pick them up. At the hospital, Ethan made Ines put on a mask before allowing her to accompany him for the IV.

Ines felt helpless, thinking that Ethan was being overly cautious. But she knew he was doing it all for their child, so she indulged him.

Ines sat by his side the whole time, holding his hand. "Looks like you've been overworking and not exercising enough. Your health is deteriorating."

"Catching a cold during this season is normal. I haven't had a cold in years. This one might be a good detox." Ethan chuckled.

"You're just making excuses." Ines said.

They chatted idly as Ines's voice slowly dwindled, responding less and less.

Ethan knew she was tired but couldn't send her back. He sped up the IV to the fastest setting. Looking at her peaceful face, his heart softened. The old him would never waste time on an IV, as it was too time-consuming and he didn't have the patience to see the drip slowly enter his bloodstream. Plus, he was always in peak health, a cold was nothing a few pills and some grit couldn't fix.

But now with her by his side, he didn't find the time passing slowly. The two hours flew by.

By the time they got home after the IV, it was already past 10 p.m. Ethan's symptoms had improved. But when it came to bedtime, Camela insisted on keeping Ines away from Ethan. She had to sleep with Camela in her room.