Chapter 124 That Villa Is Not Yours
Jason thought for a moment. “Ms. Dawson might not be as simple as we think.”
His view d
differed from Ethan’s and the rest of the Reed family.
In his opinion, the fact that Stella’s studio had pulled in over seven million last year meant she was clearly capable on her
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If Stella really had no skills, not even a hundred men backing her could have lifted her that high
When Ethan heard that, he laughed. “She’s definitely not simple–managing to charm that many men takes real talent.”
Jason went quiel
He didn’t know how to respond to that. Is it really just about charming men?
Plenty of women knew how to attract men, but very few could climb to the top on their own. He still believed there was more going on behind Stella–something beyond just the support of men.
“So did Ms. Dawson tell you who owns Verdant Villa?”
The past few days, Ethan had been showing up daily just to corner Stella about it. And yet, she hadn’t come in at all.
At this point, everyone knew Ethan was working on getting Lillian into Verdant Villa to recover.
The Reed family had already started packing Lillian’s things
When Ethan heard Jason’s question, his expression darkened again. Stella!
Seeing Ethan fall silent, Jason instantly knew he hadn’t gotten anything out of her.
Stelia’s lips were sealed; there was no way to pry anything out of her.
Lately, Ethan had been fixated on one thing–why Stella had ever agreed to the engagement in the first place.
Sure, it had been arranged by the Reed family. But judging from the way she acted now, she definitely wasn’t the type to go along with anything she didn’t want.
He still hadn’t figured it out by the time they reached the hospital.
When Lillian saw Ethan arrive, her whole face lit up with a gentle smile. “Ethan, you’re finally here.”
Ethan
n gave a small nod.
Susan’s face also couldn’t hide her excitement when she saw him.
Knowing Ethan was planning to buy Verdant Villa for Lillian’s recovery made her genuinely happy for her daughter.
Who cared what the Keene family thought–Ethan’s intentions were what mattered most.
Tl let you two talk”
With that, she turned and left the hospital room, gently closing the door behind her.
Once it was just Ethan and Lillian, she tugged softly at his sleeve, her expression warm.
She noticed how off he looked and asked gently, “What’s wrong?”
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Chapter 124 That Villa Is Not Yours
And when her spirits were up, her health seemed a little better too.
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But right now, there was no way Ethan could tell her the truth–that they might not be able to get Verdant Villa after all.
“It’s nothing. Have you been eating properly?”
He reached out and gently ruffled her soft hair, his tone full of affection.
Even though her mood had improved, Ethan could still hear how frail she sounded–weak, like even speaking took effort.
Then he pictured Stella–energetic, vibrant, practically glowing with life. Why couldn’t Lillian have a strong, healthy body
Too?
“Ethan‘ Ethan?”
Ethan snapped out of his thoughts, turning back to Lillian with even more tenderness in his eyes.
“What were you thinking about! I called your name a few times and you didn’t answer”
“I was thinking abour work. What is it?”
Lillian said, “If I move into Verdant Villa, I want to change the curtains to sunflower–patterned ones.”
Ethan froze.
His brow twitched hard at her words.
But when he saw the hopeful look in her eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to say no–so he nodded.
Even though, deep down, he already knew–Verdant Villa probably wasn’t happening.
They still hadn’t figured out who the real owner was.
And even if they did, it didn’t matter as Stella was already living there. Who knew what kind of sweet nothings she’d been whispering into that man’s ear?
There was no way they were
re going t
to buy that place now.
“If I could live in Verdant Villa, even if I died there, I’d be satisfied”
“Don’t say that!”
The words had barely left her mouth when Ethan cut her off, his voice sharp,
His reaction was almost instinctive–filled with panic,
Lillian said, “I’m serious, Ethan. If I die, please don’t have me cremated. Could you bury me somewhere by the sea instead?”
I’m terrified of being turned to ash. I really am.”
Her voice trembled as she spoke, full of fear.
She truly was scared
“Somewhere facing the ocean, with mountains and trees–would that be okay?”
“Don’t say things like that. I won’t let you die, alright?”
Ethan’s voice cracked as he spoke, like something was choking him from the inside.
