Chapter 56 Can You Do Me a Favor?
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1 turned my face slightly, avoiding his gaze, and let out faint, indifferent smile. “It’s fine if she doesn’t look like me. She’s Shawn’s child, after all. As long as the Hartwells like her, that’s all that matters.”
Hearing my words, Ethan already had a good guess as why I was upset.
He hesitated momentarily before asking, “Did Mr. Hartwell do something to hurt you?”
My expression froze for a second. I shook my head. “It doesn’t matter anymore. Every family has its own. skeletons in the closet. Some things just happen. It’s normal.
Ethan frowned deeply. “Did Mr. Hartwell cheat on your
“You’re a man. You should understand men better than do. If I say he did, would you be surprised? Or would you think it’s normal?” I really needed someone to talk to about this. I had considered confiding in Melanie, but she’s happily in love, and f’couldn’t bring myself to taint her perfect view of romance now.
Ethan, on the other hand, was someone I could talk to. And conveniently, he was a man.
to meet
He studied me for a long time before saying. If a man is unmarried, it’s understandable for him different women while searching for the right one. But if he’s married and still messing around, that definitely not normal.”
His response caught my attention. However, men were born actors. They knew what to say at the right time. Moreover, Ethan had feelings for ine, after all. Telling me exactly what I wanted to hear wouldn’t be hard for him.
“When two people get married, it’s because they’re happy together. But as time goes on, a dull, stagnant marriage can become suffocating. If a man meets someone who truly understands him at this time, it’s easy for him to fall. That’s normal, too.” I leaned back in my chair, my voice tinged with both insight and resignation.
“Someone who understands him?” Ethan’s eyes flickered slightly. “Does that person have to be a woman?”
His words pulled me out of my thoughts. I stared at him, momentarily stunned.
His gaze was steady, deep, and unwavering–it was as if he could withstand anything I threw his way.
I quickly reined in my wandering thoughts and straightened my expression. “Mr. Hayes, if my pet dog decides to eat filth outside, it doesn’t mean I will do the same. The same logic applies to my husband.”
Ethan burst into laughter.
“Is that funny?” I asked with a serious expression, unable to smile at all. Earlier today, Shawn had taken. Queena to the hospital for a checkup–she had been struggling with morning sickness.
Ethan held back his laughter and said softly. “I think that’s a great mindset. Don’t punish yourself for someone else’s mistakes. Just be yourself. There will always be people who appreciate beautiful things.”
Upon hearing his words, the heavy
sorrow in my heart eased just a little.
“Are you sure you’re not trying to seduce me?” I was too caught up in my emotions to think before speaking.
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Chapter 56 Can You Do Me a Favor?
Ethan was stunned. Moments later, a deep blush spread across his handsome face,
Innocent men truly couldn’t handle a little teasing.
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I cleared my throat and explained, “What I mean is, I can be friends with you, but I won’t cross any moral boundaries.” I really did want to be friends with Ethan. Having a powerful friend who could help me achieve success in the future–what could be better than that
Ethan looked as if my words had hurt him. He gazed at me with a deep, brooding expression. “I never intended to cross any boundaries with you. From the very beginning, I just wanted to get to know you.”
I pressed my lips together and smiled. “Aren’t we friends now?”
“Yeah. If you’re willing to treat me as a friend, that would make me really happy. His eyes shone with warmth. He called it friendship, but I knew there was more beneath the surface.
Whatever it was, he chose not to push the conversation further.
Halfway through my meal, I suddenly remembered something far more important.
I turned to Ethan at once. “Can you do me a favor? Right now.”
Noticing my serious expression, he nodded immediately. “All right, what is it?”
“I need you to send someone to the Hanzora Affiliated Hospital’s gynecology department to take a few photos for me.” My voice was urgent.
“Okay. Whose photo do you need?” Ethan asked.
“Shawn took Queena, the vice president of Hartwell Group, to the obstetrics department for a checkup.” My face remained expressionless as I said it.
Ethan was stunned.
“I don’t know if we’re already too late, but I have to do this, I need evidence to file for divorce.” I lowered my gaze, hiding the sorrow in my eyes.
Ethan studied me for a long moment before standing up and stepping outside to make a call.
It didn’t take long before he returned. “I sent my most rusted men. If they don’t get the photos, I can use my connections to dig deeper.”
“Thank you.” I looked at him, my gaze filled with gratitude.
In my previous life, everyone I knew had turned their back on me when Shawn cheated. I was not a native of Hanzora, nor was I adept at making connections. Had Yuna not let something slip while throwing a tantrum, I would have remained entirely unaware of the passionate relationship between Queena and Shawn.
