Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 97

Ines had a conscience. If it hadn't been for an offhand reminder from Ashley, she wouldn't have known about his birthday. "Actually, Ashley was the one who told me about your birthday."

"But you were the one who prepared the cake and ingredients. You put so much thought into it, I’m really happy." Ethan didn't care how she found out.

With the knowledge that Ethan wasn't upset, Ines felt a sense of reassurance. She serenaded him with a birthday song, encouraging him to make a wish. When Ethan remained non-compliant, she assumed a pouting expression and sent him a stern glare. Eventually, Ethan capitulated and made his wish under her insistence.

"What did you wish for?" Ines asked Ethan with a smile.

"I won’t tell you."

"Fine, then."

Ines pretended not to care and cut him a big piece of cake. "Here, try this. I made it myself at the bakery during my lunch break today. Let me know if it's good?"

Ethan wasn’t a fan of sweets. Nonetheless, seeing his wife in such high spirits, he took a big bite and praised, "Not bad."

He then used his fork to lift a piece to Ines. Holding onto his wrist, she ate straight from his hand. "Hmm, it’s okay, just a bit too sweet."

Ethan was pretty cooperative that night, eating a big piece of cake and a lot of the food she prepared. He insisted it would be a waste not to eat what she made.

Before bed, Ethan went for a workout in their home gym. After Rita and Zander had moved out, the spare room had been converted back into a fitness area. When he entered the bedroom, Ines had just come out of the bathroom after a shower. She noticed that his forehead and face were covered in a fine layer of sweat from the intense workout. No wonder he had such a good physique - he was very disciplined when it came to maintaining his shape.

"You're all sweaty. Go take a shower," Ines said, laughing.

As she turned around, Ethan hugged her from behind, intentionally rubbing his sweaty body against hers. He then leaned in to kiss her face. Ines chuckled and pushed him into the bathroom.

Perhaps because she had been so busy, Ines didn't dry her hair thoroughly before lying down on the bed. She was aware that he had come out of the bathroom, but she was too tired to even open her eyes. She vaguely felt him place her head on his lap and then heard the sound of a hairdryer.

She smiled slightly, enjoying his thoughtful service. When he was done and climbed into bed, she found a comfortable position and quickly fell asleep. Just before she drifted off, she thought she heard him say something.

"Izzy, I made a wish that we would always trust each other and accompany each other until we're old."

She remembered that the flowers he had given her on their recent date had the same meaning. She was too tired to think about why he had made that wish.

The next morning, the legal department sent back the contract with the Galeana Group. There weren't many modifications. Even though she was reluctant, Ines took the contract to the Galeana Group.

Silas personally came down to greet her. "Ms. Ines, you're here."

"Silas, just call me Ines," she said indifferently.