Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 76

"Hmph, who does he think he is? He's nothing but a hypocrite. If he'd kicked you out in the first place, why is he stirring up so much trouble now? You don't need the Galeana Group with your current status and position." Phoebe was really peeved.

Ines didn't say anything, and Phoebe, feeling tentative, said, "Izzy, I'm sorry, I..." After all, that man was Ines's father, and Phoebe realized she might have overreacted.

"Phoebe, I'm fine. I haven't seen him in years, so I got too emotional yesterday. I'll be cautious in the future." As Phoebe rambled on, Ines reluctantly agreed. She knew her friend's personality was like this, always having endless things to say to her true friends, like a mother hen. If she didn't care about someone, she wouldn't say a word, acting all high and mighty.

After hanging up, Ines handed the phone to Ethan. Ethan's eyes were dangerously narrowed, staring at her. Ines felt a chill down her spine, "Why are you looking at me like that?" Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

"I really want to correct something you just said." Ethan sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze still fixed on her, watching her intensely.

"What are you talking about?" Ines could already hear her voice shaking, and unconsciously stepped back a bit.

"I really do want to take advantage of you."

Ethan spoke slowly, and Ines wanted to escape, but it was too late. Ethan pulled her into his arms, and a passionate kiss fell again, followed by tender touches.

Out of consideration for her physical weakness, Ethan finally let her go.

She liked to press her ear against his chest, listening to his steady, powerful heartbeat. It always gave her a sense of security and made it easier for her to fall asleep.

Just as she was about to close her eyes, she heard his melodious voice, "Izzy, go to sleep, he's okay now, he's out of the hospital."

Even though he didn't specify, she knew he was talking about Hunter. At this moment, her taut nerves finally relaxed, she closed her eyes in relief, a faint smile on her lips, and fell into a deep sleep in his arms.

The next day, after Ines finished her work, a clear voice came in. A tall, thin young man walked in holding a bunch of lavender, asking, "Is Ms. Galeana here? Here are her flowers, please sign for them."

As soon as the young man spoke, everyone's eyes were on her.

"Wow, lavender!"

"Ines, someone sent you flowers!"

"Who's so romantic to send such a big bunch of lavender?"

The voices of her colleagues were all around. There were envious ones, and those who were just stirring the pot. Ines took the flowers from the young man in everyone's laughing eyes and signed her name on the receipt card.

There was a small card on it, Ines picked it up gently. It was written with a few words in a vigorous and powerful style, it was the handwriting she was most familiar with.

[Izzy, I'll pick you up after work, let's officially start our first date.]

In the morning, Ethan dropped Izzy off at work, and suddenly said to her when she got out of the car, "Izzy, let's have a proper date."

Izzy was a little surprised at the time, thinking he was just joking. After all, they were already married, and it seemed a little strange to date again. She laughed and walked away, not thinking about it anymore.

Who would have thought Ethan would move so fast and send Izzy flowers. Although it's a bit cliché, this is the first time Izzy has received flowers from a man, and she was instantly in a good mood.

Ethan always keeps his word, so it seems he's serious.

Kelly came over, winking at Izzy with a suggestive look, "Wow, Ines, who's the admirer who sent the flowers? So romantic."

Izzy replied with a smile, "Stop talking nonsense, I'm already married. They were sent by my husband."

Kelly looked incredulous, "Really? The flower language of lavender is to have a good romance, longing for love."

Ines was taken aback, not expecting the flowers to have this meaning. Thinking of the effort Ethan had put into this, she thought it might not be a bad thing to try dating him.

She thought, the reason most girls get married is simply because they've found a reliable man for now. As for the future? Who can say for sure.

Whether she loses or wins, she's okay with it. After all, the chances of winning or losing are

equal.

"Who says you can't date after you're married? Marriage also needs dating to keep things fresh." Izzy said with a laugh.

"Wow, hearing you say that, I feel like getting married too. After all, you can still date after you're married."

"What are you all doing? Have you finished your work yet?"

The stern voice of Amelia came over. Kelly stuck her tongue out at Izzy and ran back to her desk. Ines also put down the flowers and started dealing with her work.

Amelia glanced at Izzy and said indifferently, "Now that you're married, don't destroy other people's relationships."

Ines was taken aback and looked up at Amelia. Her face was still indifferent, as if the words she'd just said were just Ines ‘sillusion. Ines felt that some things needed to be explained, "Ms. Young, did you misunderstand something?"

"Just forget what I said." After saying that, Amelia headed straight to the bathroom.

Ines watched Amelia's retreating figure, feeling complicated.

Ines frowned and checked the new phone Ethan had given her in the morning. It was a text from Ethan.

[Izzy, did you receive my flowers?]

Ines pouted and replied, "All because of your flowers, I got scolded by my boss." After sending the text, Ines put the phone aside.

On the other side, in the president's office of the Meyer Group.

After sending a text, Ethan tossed his phone aside and looked up at Lucas, "How's the digging going?"

"Mr. Galeana's main doc is this guy named Kermit, seems like they're old pals. Keeps his lips sealed tight, told the family it was just a case of 'sudden stress causing fainting', and as long as he doesn't get too worked up or pissed off, he'll be just fine. I tried to get some info out of the young docs under Kermit, but they all say they didn't have a hand in any of Mr. Galeana's check-ups or prescriptions. Kermit's been calling all the shots. But one of the young guns did spill that he's seen Mr. Galeana in Kermit's office quite a few times, and it seemed like they had a bit of a row." Lucas reported his findings truthfully.