Chapter 635 Entrusting


    Austin gave a slow smile and said in a low, confident voice, “Beating you two in a drinking game? That’s not hard.”


    Ethan nced at the two empty bottles on the coffee table.


    “Are you sure?”


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    Before he could finish, Dawn jumped in, “He’s not sure. I’m telling you, he’s almost done for. Ethan, we’re husband and wife. We share everything. So, this is your mission today. Go! Drink him under the table!”


    As she finished, she waved her hand dramatically. Her slim body tipped forward like she might pass out at any second.


    Ethan wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her upright.


    “Sit properly.”


    ‘If I sit properly, can I watch you duel him?” she asked.


    Ethan gave a small nod. Then he used Dawn’s ss to pour himself another drink.


    Austin sat across from them. From where he was sitting, he could see the drunk woman leaning heavily against Ethan’s shoulder. She shifted left and right, trying to getfortable.


    Her half–closed eyes carried the charm of a grown woman. That aura clung deep in her core. She was stunning.


    After two seconds, he looked away.


    Some people and chances, <i>once </i>missed, are lost for good, no matter how unwilling you were or how much you regret it now.


    Forbidden feelings need to stay buried deep in the heart. Sealed tight forever.


    ‘Mr. Osborne.”


    Austin looked up.


    The man across from him was staring straight at him. Ethan’s sharp eyes looked like they could see through everything.


    Austin thought Ethan would say something.


    But Ethan just smiled. “You and Dawn never drank alone together; we never did that either. Here a toast to you, family.”


    We’re <i>family</i>.


    His words felt like a warning and a reminder.


    The story had already been decided. It couldn’t be changed again and again.


    Austin looked straight into Ethan’s eyes for a long time.


    He picked up his ss and finished it in one gulp.


    “You don’t need to toast me. I should be the one thanking you.


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    “From now on, I count on you to take good care of Dawn.”


    Ethan didn’t fully understand what he meant. By the time he truly understoodter, it was toote.


    “Of course.”


    He smiled faintly. “Don’t worry. I won’t let her suffer even a little.”


    Dawn had already fallen asleep on the couch. Ethan picked up a nket and gently covered her.


    “When she first came to stay with me, she couldn’t sleep at night,” Austin said. “At first, I stayed up with her. Later I couldn’t keep doing it, so I lied to her.”


    Memories, whether good or bad, somehow alwayse with a smile when people talk about them. That might be one of the strangest things about humans.


    Austin put his ss down and leaned back, staring at the ceiling.


    Ethan asked, “What did you lie about?”


    ‘I make her listen to the audio Bible every night.”


    Austinughed at himself. “I told her those recordings had magic. If you listened, you would definitely fall asleep.”


    As he spoke, Ethan could almost see a young Dawn,pletely fooled.


    ‘So, did she believe you?”


    ‘She did.”


    How old was she back then?


    Just a little kid.


    Maybe she didn’t have many strengths. But the biggest one she had was innocence. No matter what you told her, she believed you.


    Austin’s face was slightly flushed. The skin around his eyes was red, but his whole expression was soft and gentle.


    “Ethan,” he said quietly, “Dawn is very sensitive. If another woman appears around you, she might stay quiet. But inside, she’ll be deeply hurt. Please take good care of her feelings.”


    It sounded like normal conversation. However, if you listened closely, it seemed as though he was entrusting Dawn to Ethan.


    Ethan felt like something was off, but he couldn’t exin why.


    “As for Sydney…”


    Austin paused. “If you do something wrong, you have to pay the price. Don’t worry I won’t let her hurt any of you”


    “That’s not your responsibility,” Ethan said.


    He stood up and poured Austin a ss of water. His eyes were deep and serious. “Mr. Osborne, you need to forgive yourself.”


    Austin remained silent. Something inside his dark eyes seemed to shatter piece by piece until nothing was left. Only endless


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    darkness.


    They drank until early morning.


    Austin went back to his room. Ethan watched his back as he left and took a deep breath.


    Then, he stood up.


    Dawn was still asleep on the couch behind him.


    He looked at her face for a long time. Then a slow smile appeared on his lips. He bent down and picked her up in his arms.


    Dawn opened her eyes slightly. In front of her was a very handsome face.


    “You’re so good–looking.”


    Ethan nced at her, his smile growing.


    She lifted her hand and touched his face. “Where do you work? How much do you charge for a night? I’ll keep you, okay?”


    Ethan’s smile froze.


    Dawn didn’t notice anything strange. She kept talking sweetly, trying to persuade him. “How much do you want? I’ve got plenty of money. If you make me happy, I’ll buy you anything you want. Deal?”


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    <strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.