Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 34

Trenton was reading a newspaper in the living room. He saw his wife coming downstairs with an uncontrollable smile on her face. He asked, puzzled, "What's making you so happy?"

Erica handed Trenton some watermelon juice, "Here, our daughter-in-law and son are too busy to drink it, so consider yourself lucky."

Trenton frowned, clearly not too pleased, "What are they so busy with this late? They don't even have time to drink juice."

Erica glared at Trenton, "Dummy. You're 50 years old and still so clueless. Of course, newlyweds are busy together."

Seeing Trenton still looking confused, Erica explained the situation again.

Trenton found it somewhat amusing, "What's the big deal? Look how happy you are."

Erica's eyes reddened slightly, "You don't understand. I'm finally at ease now. That kid has had such a tough time these past few years, and I've been suffering along with him as his mother. I've been waiting for him to finally open up and be willing to find someone to date. But then we heard about his shotgun wedding to a woman he only met once, and my heart was unsettled. I was afraid he just picked someone randomly to appease us, which wasn't our intention. But now I see them loving each other, and it doesn't seem like what I imagined. I can finally at ease."

"You worry too much. Ethan knows what he's doing. You and dad are just too controlling." Trenton said.

Erica snapped, "Don't give me that. I don't believe you haven't been anxious these past few years."

Trenton rubbed his chin and stopped talking.

"Drink the watermelon juice." Erica said.

Trenton frowned but obediently drank it. What could he do when his wife liked to fuss over such things?

"But I still feel like I've seen Izzy somewhere before. I just can't remember where." Erica said.

"Stop thinking too much. Anyway, Ethan is married now. If he doesn't want us to investigate Izzy, we'll respect his wishes." Trenton said.

The next day, Ines was awakened by the alarm clock. Ethan was already gone. Ines finished washing up and went downstairs, only to find Erica eating breakfast alone. She smiled and waved when she saw Ines.

Feeling a bit embarrassed about the previous night, Ines asked, "Where are Grandpa and Trenton?"

Erica was growing more and more fond of Ines and replied with a smile, "They've gone out for morning exercises."

Ines suddenly realized she had overslept, "I'm sorry, Erica. I slept in."

"Don't worry, we don't have that many rules in our house. Just sleep until you wake up naturally. You don't need to compare yourself to those men. They have very regular routines. They get up at six, rain or shine. Morning exercise is an indispensable part of their lives, with the same rhythm every day, no fun at all." Erica said.

Ines felt very relaxed seeing such an easy-going mother-in-law, "Is Ethan also a soldier?"