Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 45

Ines took off her shoes and laid down quietly with Ethan. She explained, "Ethan, don't overthink it. I have a good friend who's single, and I think Noel is quite a catch, so I wanted to introduce them. That's why I was staring at him. Besides, he's your friend, so naturally, I want to get along with him and fit into your life sooner."

"I wasn't overthinking it, I just don't like it when you give too much attention to other men. Even if that person is my friend, it still bothers me." Ethan said.

"You're so domineering," Ines muttered softly, but remembering his recent confession of irresistible affection, she couldn't help but chuckle.

She figured she felt the same way about him, unconsciously getting used to his presence.

"Aren't young girls nowadays into domineering CEOs?" Ethan ruffled his hair.

"You said it yourself, young girls. I'm 27 already, not a young girl anymore." Ines rolled her eyes at Ethan.

Ethan laughed, "I beg to differ."

He noticed her spacing out while looking at him several times – he felt lucky to have handsome looks for the first time.

Ines said, "Of course, I want to marry someone easy on the eyes. If I don't even have the urge to hold hands, how am I supposed to spend the rest of my life with them?"

At that, Ethan rolled over, covering Ines with his body, propping himself up on his elbow, "Izzy, are you telling me you have urges for me?"

Ines pushed him away, glancing nervously at the door, "Stop taking things out of context! Get off, what would people think if they saw us?"

"What's there to be afraid of? I'm just being affectionate with my wife," Ethan smirked like a rascal.

She pushed him again, and this time, he let her, holding her tightly from behind.

At first, Ines found such hugs tiring, waking up sore the next day, but now she found them comforting.

"By the way, what's Noel like? How does he handle relationships?" Ines asked.

"His family is great, but he's had quite a few women around him over the years. However, I know he's not the type to be unfaithful in a relationship. If he falls in love, he'll treat that girl well." Ethan said.

Little did Ines know, as she was investigating Noel's character, he had already encountered her friend outside the elevator.

As Noel stepped out of the elevator, someone bumped into his chin. He felt a sudden pain and looked up to see a woman with a guilty expression who then bolted away.