Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 76

"Hmph, who does he think he is? He's nothing but a hypocrite. If he'd kicked you out in the first place, why is he stirring up so much trouble now? You don't need the Galeana Group with your current status and position." Phoebe was really peeved.

Ines didn't say anything, and Phoebe, feeling tentative, said, "Izzy, I'm sorry, I..." After all, that man was Ines's father, and Phoebe realized she might have overreacted.

"Phoebe, I'm fine. I haven't seen him in years, so I got too emotional yesterday. I'll be cautious in the future." As Phoebe rambled on, Ines reluctantly agreed. She knew her friend's personality was like this, always having endless things to say to her true friends, like a mother hen. If she didn't care about someone, she wouldn't say a word, acting all high and mighty.

After hanging up, Ines handed the phone to Ethan. Ethan's eyes were dangerously narrowed, staring at her. Ines felt a chill down her spine, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I really want to correct something you just said." Ethan sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze still fixed on her, watching her intensely.

"What are you talking about?" Ines could already hear her voice shaking, and unconsciously stepped back a bit.

"I really do want to take advantage of you."

Ethan spoke slowly, and Ines wanted to escape, but it was too late. Ethan pulled her into his arms, and a passionate kiss fell again, followed by tender touches.

Out of consideration for her physical weakness, Ethan finally let her go.

She liked to press her ear against his chest, listening to his steady, powerful heartbeat. It always gave her a sense of security and made it easier for her to fall asleep.

Just as she was about to close her eyes, she heard his melodious voice, "Izzy, go to sleep, he's okay now, he's out of the hospital."

Even though he didn't specify, she knew he was talking about Hunter. At this moment, her taut nerves finally relaxed, she closed her eyes in relief, a faint smile on her lips, and fell into a deep sleep in his arms.

The next day, after Ines finished her work, a clear voice came in. A tall, thin young man walked in holding a bunch of lavender, asking, "Is Ms. Galeana here? Here are her flowers, please sign for them."

As soon as the young man spoke, everyone's eyes were on her.

"Wow, lavender!"

"Ines, someone sent you flowers!"

"Who's so romantic to send such a big bunch of lavender?"

The voices of her colleagues were all around. There were envious ones, and those who were just stirring the pot. Ines took the flowers from the young man in everyone's laughing eyes and signed her name on the receipt card.

There was a small card on it, Ines picked it up gently. It was written with a few words in a vigorous and powerful style, it was the handwriting she was most familiar with.

[Izzy, I'll pick you up after work, let's officially start our first date.]

In the morning, Ethan dropped Izzy off at work, and suddenly said to her when she got out of the car, "Izzy, let's have a proper date."

Izzy was a little surprised at the time, thinking he was just joking. After all, they were already married, and it seemed a little strange to date again. She laughed and walked away, not thinking about it anymore.