Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 92

Erica explained, "Izzy, you may not know this but although it's not rocket science for a girl to find a guy these days, good men are like unicorns. So you'd better snag a boyfriend while you can."

"Absolutely! You gotta train the good ones early on. If it doesn't work out, cut your losses and move on," Lauren added.

Ines was shocked by the Meyer family's perspective on relationships, but then she thought about Ethan. He didn't get hitched until his thirties and he turned out pretty great, right? So she said, "Ethan's not really in that category, is he?" He wasn't a bad guy, just a very eligible bachelor.

Ashley burst into laughter, slapping the couch in an unladylike manner, "Ines, my bro was wrongly accused!"

Lauren and Erica exchanged a knowing smile.

"I'm not gonna follow your advice. Why should I waste my time training a guy? I want a man who's already been trained by someone else," Ashley retorted, with Ines in her mind.

With four master chefs in the kitchen, the food was bound to be fantastic. The long table was filled with visually appealing dishes.

In the Meyer family, hierarchical divisions were absent. Even the domestic staff participated in their shared meals. This egalitarian approach seemed to be universally appreciated, eliciting reciprocal expressions of gratitude in the form of laughter and smiles. The festive ambiance was enhanced by the sizeable gathering. Ines, who typically abstained from strong beverages, found herself indulging more than was habitual for her. When Ethan eventually assisted her back to her quarters, she was mildly intoxicated, her face adorned with a rosy flush. Her blurry gaze locked onto Ethan, nearly pushing him towards the brink of self-restraint.

Once Ines was settled in bed, Ethan fetched her some water and carefully wiped her face and hands.

Ines looked at Ethan, hooked her arm around his neck, planted a kiss on his face, and said, "Ethan, I'm not drunk. I'll take a bath after resting for a bit."

Ethan pinched her cheeks, "I'll carry you to the bath, we'll bathe together."

"No." Ines instantly refused. Even though they had done this many times, it was always when she was not sober. She couldn't do it when she was fully conscious, plus, she knew very well what would happen if they bathed together.

Ethan understood her concerns. It seemed she was exhausted. He decided to let her off the hook for the night.

Ines went to the bathroom after resting for a while. But not long after she entered, her phone rang.

However, shortly after entering, her phone started ringing. Ethan glanced at it and answered the call, but before he could say anything, he heard Phoebe's voice on the other end. "Izzy, Merry Christmas! After all these years, you can still be with your first love. That's a fortunate thing, and you should cherish it. But I also want to remind you that your man comes from an extraordinary family. There are many women outside who like him. You should have a baby with him soon to secure your position in the Meyer family. Do you understand?"

Ethan looked at it and answered, "Ms. Wagner, this is Ethan."

Phoebe nearly dropped her phone in surprise, "Oh, where is Ines?"