My Birthday, My Downfall novel Chapter 63

"Nothing to worry about. I took the shortcut, but there was no signal on the way, which made me miss my girlfriend's call.

"I should've answered it."

Ethan took my hand and lightly slapped his own face with it.

I quickly pulled my hand back, not allowing him to act so spoiled.

"You can delete it, but it doesn't change anything. I know about your family's arranged marriage, they're pushing you to get married."

Ethan frowned slightly and sighed helplessly.

"Tsk, was it Philip who told you?"

It wasn't a question, but a statement of certainty.

"I knew he was up to no good. Last time he hit me, and now he's messing things up behind my back.

"Blame me if you want, but I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to misunderstand.

"The marriage is arranged by my family, and they want me to help manage the company. But I refused.

"I have my own career and my own lover. Once I decide on something, I won't easily change it.

"Unless you say you don't want me anymore."

I froze.

He deleted my breakup message in front of me.

Even if I said I didn't want him in the future, he would probably act spoiled and pretend not to see it.

"But your secretary called me!"

Ethan's expression darkened, his voice becoming colder.

"He's my father's person, I'll handle it."

So that was it.

Knowing he hadn't been hiding anything from me, I secretly sighed in relief.

Ethan gently stroked the palm of my hand, intertwining his fingers with mine.

"Autumn, you need to trust me.

"I've waited so long for you to give up on him, how could I let you go so easily?"

I lowered my eyes, looking at his pants, soaked in snow water.

I whispered,

"Got it.

"Are you cold? Do you want to come to my place for a while?"

Ethan's eyes brightened.

"You want me to meet your parents so soon? But it's too late today, I'll visit another day."

"What are you thinking? My family isn't home!"

Ethan smiled, his lips curling upward.

"Oh, then I definitely can't go in.

"I'll find a hotel and make do for the night. I've been driving all the way, I'm really tired. Baby, can you hug me again?"

His long arms wrapped around me, pulling me close again.

I couldn't resist him acting so spoiled.

As soon as he showed weakness, my heart softened.

I gathered my courage and spoke up,

"Well, then… I'll go with you."

Ethan froze for a moment, his voice low and hoarse.

"You want to stay with me?"

I buried my face in his chest, my ears burning.

"Mm, I missed you too."

Ethan didn't speak, he just held me even tighter.

My home was dark and silent, always empty, with only me.

Ethan's warm embrace and breath gave me a sense of peace.

I thought, as long as he kept treating me well, I would never first call an end to this relationship.

Ethan stayed in the hotel for two days, and once the roads were cleared, he was ready to leave.

I said goodbye to him by the roadside.

He sat in the car, staring at me with longing eyes.

"I want to take you with me."

"Okay, the holiday will be over in a few days."

"But I already miss you, even before I leave."