Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 90

"Lucas."

Lucas had been fervently discussing the Meyer Group when he abruptly fell into silence. Ines noticed his absent-minded demeanor, which had persisted for a significant duration. Concerned about his unusual quietness, she found herself involuntarily calling out his name.

Lucas, snapping back to reality, smiled and said, "Sorry, I was lost in thought."

"You look a bit worn out. If you're not feeling well, you should ask Ethan for a day off." Ines didn't want Ethan's secretary falling ill.

Shaking his head, Lucas gazed at Ines for a moment before asking, "Does anything look familiar to you? I've seen you here before."

"I've been here before?"

Lucas paused before laughing, "I forgot. The boss told me you lost your memory in an accident."

"I've forgotten a lot about the past."

Ines sighed heavily. It seemed Phoebe was right. She had been very fond of Ethan before, so much so that even Lucas remembered her. Feeling a bit embarrassed, she asked, "Lucas, I didn't do anything inappropriate back then, did I?"

Lucas just smiled, "No, you never officially met Mr. Meyer."

"So, he's never met me?" For some reason, Ines felt a bit disappointed.

"No." He had only once seen her from behind. When Leila Caldwell told him she was one of his admirers, he just laughed it off.

"Then please don't tell Ethan about this." She felt embarrassed even though it was her past self who hadn't been seen properly.

"Sure."

Lucas gave Ines another tour around the place. She felt an indescribable sense of familiarity with the Meyer Group. Shaking her head, she became increasingly certain that she had worked here before.

Ines excused herself to the restroom and told Lucas to go ahead with his work. After all, the president's office was just one floor up and she could find her way there herself. Lucas remembered he had a lot of work to do and didn't stay with Ines.

While in the restroom, Ines overheard two women talking and paused before leaving.

"Did you hear? The boss's wife was here. Mr. Meyer really is married."

"Yes, I heard it. They say she's quite nice and easy to get along with." The other woman chimed in.

Ines couldn't help but smile. She didn't mean to eavesdrop, but she always seemed to stumble upon these conversations. Since she was the topic of discussion, she didn't mind listening in.

"I thought Mr. Meyer's heart died when that woman left. I didn't expect it to be revived."

"What woman? Did Mr. Meyer get hurt by a woman, and that's why he hasn't married for so many years?" The woman sounded surprised.

"Mr. Meyer, is there anything I can assist you with?" Ines pretended to be his secretary.

Ethan jolted, looking up in disbelief. Two faces blended in his sight, making it hard for him to tell reality from dream, past from present.

Years ago, there was also someone like that...

Ines approached Ethan and waved her hand in front of his eyes, "Did I scare you?"

Ethan pulled Ines into his lap. His grip was so tight it was almost uncomfortable, but seeing his distressed state, she didn't resist.

Only with her in his arms could he clearly understand that this was his wife, the woman he loved.

"Izzy." Ethan murmured.

"Hmm, Ethan, what's wrong?" Ines was confused about what was happening.

"I missed you." Ethan said seriously, his chin rubbing against her neck and his hand exploring her body.

Ines blushed. This man... They had just separated in the morning, and it had only been a day apart.

In a fleeting moment, Ines registered his body's reaction, a realization that left her feeling a combination of embarrassment and irritation. She found herself exclaiming, "Ethan, let's not cross the line, okay?" After all, this was a professional environment, a place that called for gravity. She couldn't afford to let him treat it frivolously.