Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 291

Hitting the hot springs, Ethan thought that was a great idea. Just to be on the safe side, Ethan gave a ring to a doc he knew, double-checking that the activity wouldn't have any effect on a pregnant woman before deciding to tell Ines.

Ines was stoked when she heard about the weekend getaway. She told Ethan, "It would be a total snooze-fest if it's just us. We should invite more people. We're gonna be there for two days, and we can't be soaking in the hot springs the whole time. It'll be more fun if there's a crowd."

Ethan thought Ines' idea was solid, so he shot off invites to Noel and Aaron right away. Noel was always game for these kind of shindigs, especially knowing Phoebe might be there. He shot back a text pretty quick, saying he was in.

Aaron was a bit slower to respond but he also said he was in.

Seeing that Ethan had already invited them, Ines also let Phoebe and Ashley know, both of whom showed great interest. Come Saturday morning, Aaron seemed a bit taken aback when he saw Ashley in her casual outfit. This ticked Ashley off a bit, "Don't give me that look. I didn't want to explain because you might say I'm making excuses, but I didn't come here for you. I just wanted to have some fun."

Aaron just chuckled, looking at Ashley with the same adoring gaze as he always did, "I didn't say anything."

"Good." Ashley replied curtly, before declaring, "Just so we're clear, I'm over older guys. I'm going for younger guys now. Don't try to pair me up with Aaron anymore, got it?"

Ines wasn't sure if Ashley was playing or being serious. She glanced over at Aaron, whose face seemed to shift a bit, but he didn't say anything.

Ethan suddenly changed his tone, "Who is it? How old? Is he reliable?"

Ashley just rolled her eyes at Ethan, "Don't even think about snooping around. He's not in our class, but he's in our school. We're just in the dating phase now. I'll bring him to meet you when I plan to get married."

"Just make sure you're careful." Ines said.

"Got it." Ashley replied obediently.

Phoebe put an arm around her shoulder, "Good for you, you've found your target already."

"My mom always told me to find a good man early, so I can switch him out if things don't work out. Otherwise it'll be hard to find someone when I'm older." Ashley said.

Ines thought Ashley was being pretty blunt, and it seemed to sting someone else.

Since Mar County wasn't that far from A City, just a two-hour drive on the highway, they decided to drive there. Phoebe was also planning on driving herself, but she felt too tired. So she hopped in Ethan's car with Ashley.

Aaron and Noel were at a loss, but they couldn't really force them out of the car.

The three women were chatting in the back, and with Ines' voice included, Ethan didn't find it annoying.