Chapter 124 That Vi Is Not Yours
<b>Jason </b><b>thought </b>for a moment. “<b>Ms. </b>Dawson might not be <b>as </b>simple <b>as </b>we think.”
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differed from Ethan’s and the rest of the Reed family.
In his opinion, the fact that Ste’s studio had pulled in over seven millionst year meant <b>she </b>was clearly capable on her
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If Ste really had no skills, not even a hundred men backing her <b>could </b>have lifted her that high
When Ethan heard that, heughed. “She’s definitely not simple–managing to charm that <b>many </b>men takes real talent.”
<b>Jason </b>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 <b>own</b>. He still <b>believed </b>there was more going on behind Ste–something beyond just the support of men.
“So did Ms. Dawson tell you who owns Verdant Vi?”
The past few days, Ethan had been showing up daily just to corner Ste about it. <b>And </b>yet, she <b>hadn’t </be <b>in </b>at all.
At <b>this </b>point, everyone knew Ethan was working on getting Lillian into Verdant Vi to recover.
The Reed family <b>had </b>already started packing Lillian’s things
When Ethan heard Jason’s question, <b>his </b>expression darkened again. Ste!
Seeing Ethan fall silent, Jason instantly knew he hadn’t gotten anything out of <b>her</b>.
Stelia’s lips were sealed; there was no way to pry anything out of her.
Lately, Ethan had been fixated on one thing–why Ste had ever <b>agreed </b>to the engagement in the first ce.
Sure, it had been arranged by the Reed family. But judging from the way she acted now, <b>she </b>definitely wasn’t the type to go along with anything she didn’t want.
He still <b>hadn’t </b>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 <b>gave </b><b>a </b>small nod.
Susan’s face also couldn’t hide her excitement when she <b>saw </b>him.
Knowing <b>Ethan </b>was nning to buy Verdant Vi for Lillian’s recovery made her genuinely happy for her daughter.
Who cared what the Keene family thought–<b>Ethan’s </b>intentions were what mattered most.
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With that, she turned and left the hospital room, gently closing the door behind her.
Once it was just <b>Ethan </b>and <b>Lillian</b><b>, </b>she tugged softly at <b>his </b>sleeve<b>, </b>her expression warm.
She noticed how off he looked <b>and </b>asked gently, “What’s wrong?<b>” </b>
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Chapter 124 That Vi Is Not Yours
<b>And </b>when her spirits were up<b>, </b>her <b>health </b>seemed <b>a </b>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 Vi after all.
“It’s nothing. Have you been eating properly?”
He reached out <b>and </b><b>gently </b>ruffled her soft hair, his tone full of affection.
Even though her mood had improved, Ethan could still hear <b>how </b>frail <b>she </b>sounded–weak, like even speaking took effort.
Then he pictured Ste–energetic, vibrant, practically glowing with life. Why couldn’t Lillian have a strong, healthy body
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“Ethan‘ Ethan?<b>” </b>
<b>Ethan </b>snapped out of his <b>thoughts</b>, 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<b>” </b>
“I was <b>thinking </b>abour work. What is it?”
Lillian said, “If I move into Verdant Vi, I want to change the curtains to sunflower–patterned ones.”
Ethan froze.
His brow twitched <b>hard </b>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 Vi 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 Ste was already living there. Who knew what kind of sweet nothings she’d been whispering into that man’s ear?
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“If I could <b>live </b>in Verdant Vi, even if I died there, I’d be satisfied”
“Don’t say that!”
The words <b>had </b>barely left her mouth when Ethan cut her off, <b>his </b>voice sharp,
His reaction <b>was </b><b>almost </b><b>instinctive</b>–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 <b>ash</b><b>. </b>I really <b>am</b><b>.</b><b>” </b>
Her voice trembled <b>as </b>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 <b>as </b>he spoke, like something was choking him from the inside.