Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 40

"Izzy, are you my mom's daughter or my best friend? Where's your dignity? You just met her for a few minutes and now you're ganging up on me with her." Phoebe's eyes widened in anger.

Meg laughed, "I've always liked Izzy's personality. It's about time someone got you all riled up, you little troublemaker."

Grayson, who was reading the newspaper nearby, looked up at the chatting women and shook his head with a smile.

The Wagner family dinner was all set, and they started serving the dishes as everyone arrived. Phoebe's outgoing nature, inherited from Meg, made the atmosphere at the table very pleasant. After finishing dinner, it was already dark outside, and Phoebe invited Ines to spend the night at their house. Ines thought about it and decided to call Ethan since they were married, and it was only polite to let him know she wouldn't be coming home that night.

In their marriage, Ethan was serious, and her sincerity was no less than his.

Phoebe shook her head, "Married people have no freedom, always needing to get permission from their spouse."

"Don't worry about me now, you won't be any better off in the future." Ines glared at Phoebe.

There seemed to be a lot of people on Ethan's side, making it quite lively. As soon as the call connected, she heard Ethan's deep voice, "Izzy."

"Ethan, am I interrupting your work?" Ines asked.

"No, I'm out working right now. Are you home yet?" Ethan asked.

His words were short and clear, but Ines knew he was explaining to her. She smiled and said, "No, I'm still at my friend's house. I'm planning to stay here overnight and just wanted to let you know."

"Alright, give me a call if you need anything. I'll pick you up tomorrow." Ethan said.

Ines vaguely heard someone calling "Mr. Meyer" on the other end and knew he was busy, so she said, "Alright, I'll call you if I need anything."

After thinking for a moment, Ines added, "Don't drink too much. Don't drive yourself after the socializing is over; find a designated driver."

There was a low chuckle from the phone, and Ines' cheeks flushed, feeling like she was being too nosy. Before she could defend herself, she heard Ethan's voice, "Thanks for your concern, darling."

"Alright, I'm hanging up now." Ines said.

Ethan hung up the phone and stood outside in the cold wind. A man walked out from inside and looked at Ethan with some concern, "Mr. Meyer, he's deliberately causing trouble tonight, you don't need to pay attention to him. Besides the Meyer Group, they can't find a better partner. Your stomach has always been sensitive; you can't drink anymore."

Ethan rubbed his temples and said, "It's fine."

After hanging up the call, Ines found Phoebe staring at her, "What are you looking at?"

Phoebe frowned, then shook her head, and finally laughed, "Ethan is really amazing. In such a short time, he's captured your heart. I haven't seen this side of Ines in a long time. Women in love are all the same."

"You're talking nonsense." Ines wouldn't admit it.