Chapter 19 Grace opened her bluny eyes and tried to look up at Ethan , but everything was a haor .


    She mustered enough strength to reach out and grab his hand that was resting on the arm of the wheelchair , Hedidnt puiway , but he didnt move any closer , either .


    He kept himsell at a distance Give me wat please It was unbeatable , the heat consuming her .


    Ethans fingers suddenly rightmed on her chin , forcing her to look at him .


    Do you know who I am ? chadna idea all she knew was she was about to the of thirst .


    the hand he used to grip her chin beese strangely alluring .


    She took his hand with both of hers and kissed her way from his fingertips to his palen .


    His handled slighth , i at his throat babbed as he tuned his wheelchair .


    She was leaning at it , and at that moment , she fell onto the carpet .


    The temperature in the room was low , and all the cell see was him moving toward the bathroom .


    Soon , the sound of water running filled the space .


    race curled up on the carpet , feeling like her skin was crawling with a thousand ants , an unbearable , bone deep itch .


    Than ignored ber , instead moving to aer , picking up a book , and starting to read .


    Gears breath came in shallow page , her body slick with sweat 20 minutester , she felt like she had just been pulled from the depths of water , her hair drenched in s?ral Ethan moved over and scooped her up , carrying her into the bathroom and dumping her into a tub filled with cold water .


    The collision of scorching heat and icy cold made her shiver violently .


    For a briet moment , her mind cleared , and she pressed her lips together .


    She was soaked through as she sat in the tub Ethans expensive suit became damp from the sshes , but he sat in his wheelchair , staring down at her .


    Are you feeling better ? he asked Gewor shivered again , about to say that she was feeling fine , but the heat came rushing back , stronger than before , overwhelming her again .


    She leaned back , nearly slipping into the tub Ethans reflexes were quick .


    He grabbed her just in time , his own clothes getting soaked in the process .


    Drace need in the rub , and her hands cupped his face in a frantic kiss .


    This mun how could his kisses be so cold ? She praed his lips open with her tongue , trying to pull more from him .


    But before she could , she was suddenly pushed under the water .


    Ethan turned around .


    His hands were gripping the sides of his wheelchair , his fingers were curled up tightly , and the tendons in his wrists flexed .


    Corse out when youre fully awake .


    done was truly awake now .


    Her body was still burning with heat , but now she felt the sting of the cold creeping in .


    She pped her face a few times , finally realizing her cheek was Taking a deep breath , she buried her face in the cold water until she felt her body cool .


    When she finallyrose , she almost copsed as she stepped out of the tub .


    The beat tud faded , but what followed was a deep sense of embarrassment .


    She stood at the at the bathroom door , water dripping down her body .


    Ethan still sat in his wheelchair , his suit visibly soaked .


    Yet , he was unfazed .


    His hands crossed over his abdomen , and he raised his eyes slightly .


    Grace felt incredibly awkward , her toes gripping the floor , unsure of what to say Are you feeling better ? he asked .


    I Thanks for tonight , Mr.


    Henderson Hendation the bed Take a look .


    IIs useful to you ? trace grabbed the file quickly to distract herself .


    It contained information abo the business Layouts of Durvilles major families , including their connection .


    It was invaluable for someone like her , who had lost her memory .


    Ethen looked down , unbuttoning his suit jacket .


    Whim Grace nced atim , he passed , frowning .


    Yurt out .


    They were coundly in a luxury sate , and they were in the master bedroom re awkward than ever , as though she were being treated like a privert .


    selled toward the living room , ring over and sering bn taking off his suit jacket .


    Before long , be trapperated , doessed in fresh clothes , pointing to a shopping bag beside him .


    Those air your clothes tio get chungel cirace hurried to grab thebag and went into the burcons When slir spened it , she found th chat thoughtfully included underwat Mher quickly changed , clouring at herself in the mirror .


    Her check was still a little red , with our side swollen Alter a momeras hesitation , die opened the door and stepped oud .


    Chister Ethan was sitting in his wheelchair , flipping throughpany documents .


    There was an ice pack on the coffee table .


    He had his head tilted down , and his fingers looked long and graceful , exuding an almost ascetic elegance .


    Ice your face , he said .


    Grace was still shaken from everything that had happened .


    It was already 11:00 pm , but she didnt want to leave .


    She sat on the couch , pressing the ice pack to her swollen check The only sound in the room was the rustling of Ethans papers , and the silence was so thick that it felt like a needle could drop and be heard .


    Grace had initially felt awkward about the kiss , but now , seeing how calm he was , she suddenly felt like she had blown it out of proportion To him , that kiss was probably nothing more than a passing breeze .


    Ethan just seemed like the type of person who had no desires