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Chapter 122 A Stand-in 

When Ethan spoke, Andrew and Nancy were standing behind him. 

At the mention of the word “wife“, Andrew instinctively glanced at Nancy. 

They exchanged a brief look, and then both fell silent. 

Ethan’s sudden reference to Emily left Andrew genuinely puzzled. 

Ethan clearly didn’t love Emily, yet he brought her up out of nowhere and did so in a tone of acknowledgment. It was confusing. 

Nancy lowered her head, her lips pressed tightly together. One look was enough for Andrew to know what she was thinking. 

But he had already made up his mind. He would stand on Nancy’s side and support her in becoming Ethan’s wife in the future. 

Aside from mentioning the gifts, Ethan said nothing else. 

Andrew walked them out of Robinson Manor. Only after watching them get into the car did he turn back. 

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The driver sat in front. Ethan and Nancy sat in the back. From the moment they got in, neither of them spoke. 

Ethan lowered his head, tapping idly at his phone, scrolling through something without really seeming to register any of it. 

Noticing his distraction, Nancy couldn’t help but call out softly, “Ethan.” 

He turned to look at her and asked flatly, “What’s it?” 

Nancy didn’t dare bring up what Ruth had said earlier. Instead, she said, “I’m not going to Joy Gardens tonight. I need to go back home for a couple of days.” 

As for what she was going back for, she didn’t explain. 

Ethan didn’t pressed further. He simply nodded slightly. “All right.” 

Nancy sensed that Ethan was not in the best mood. She 

wondered if it had something to do with Ruth’s words, so she tested the waters carefully. “When I come back, will you come pick me up?” 

Ethan looked at her, his lips curving into a faint smile. “Yes.” 

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was not upset by Ruth’s remarks. 

Or perhaps he had not taken them to heart at all. 

Not taking them to heart might itself be a form of tacit acceptance. 

As she was thinking this, Ethan suddenly asked, “By the way, when are you leaving?” 

Nancy paused before replying, “Tomorrow morning.” 

Ethan considered it briefly. “I’ll drive you tomorrow.” 

Nancy immediately broke into a smile. “Thank you, Ethan.” 

Ethan smiled back at her, his gaze gentle and indulgent. 

Nancy lowered her head shyly, the last traces of her worry finally dissipating. 

She had been afraid Ethan might be upset because of what Ruth said, but now it seemed she had overthought it. 

The driver took a detour to drop Nancy off at her residence and then drove Ethan back to Joy Gardens. 

By the time they arrived, it was already past nine in the 

evening. 

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As the car pulled into the courtyard, Ethan noticed that the lights in the living room were still on. 

Through the floor–to–ceiling windows, he could vaguely see Sophia sitting on the carpet playing with her toys. 

Thinking of his daughter, he smiled unconsciously. 

When he pushed the door open, Rebecca, who had been keeping an eye on Sophia, noticed him first. “You’re back.” 

Ethan set his car keys down on the tray by the entrance, loosened his tie, and draped his jacket over the back of a chair. Undoing his cufflinks, he walked toward Sophia. 

At the same time, he asked Rebecca, “Has Emily been here?” 

Rebecca frowned slightly and shook her head. “No. Mrs. Wilson hasn’t been back for quite some time.” 

Ever since Ruth’s surgery, Emily had not come by. 

Ethan frowned. After a brief pause, he asked again, unwilling to give up. “Not even this morning?” 

Rebecca looked at him and shook her head. “No. She hasn’t.” 

Sophia put down her toy and looked up at Ethan. “Daddy.” 

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Ethan answered softly and sat down in front of her. 

Holding Sophia’s small hand, he asked, “Sophie, did Mommy call you?” 

Sophia tilted her head and thought seriously for a moment before shaking it. “No.” 

Ethan’s brow furrowed even deeper. “And you? Did you call Mommy?” 

Sophia shook her head and lowered it. She could sense that Ethan was angry. 

Ethan didn’t scold her, nor did he say anything negative about Emily before her. He softened his voice and continued, “Then don’t you miss Mommy?” 

Sophia replied, “I do, but… I guess I’m okay.” 

Ethan reached out and gently touched her cheek. “How about letting Mommy take you to school tomorrow?” 

Sophia frowned. “Daddy, why?” 

Before Ethan could answer, she suddenly asked, “Right, where’s Nancy? Why didn’t she come back with you?” 

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Ethan replied calmly, “Nancy went to visit her family. She won’t be coming over for the next few days.” 

Sophia was surprised and a little disappointed. “All right.” 

Then she asked, “Can’t we go with Nancy to visit them?” 

“That’ll have to wait until the weekend,” Ethan said. “School comes first.” 

Sophia muttered softly, “Okay then.” 

Seeing that it was already late, Ethan said to her, “Let Rebecca take you to wash up. Go to bed early. I’ll call your mom and have her come take care of you for the next couple of days.” 

Sophia was clearly reluctant, but had no choice but to agree. “All right.” 

With Nancy not around, Emily was the only one left to take care of her. 

After Rebecca took Sophia upstairs, Ethan called Emily. 

The phone rang for a while before it was answered. Emily’s voice came through, cool and distant. “What is it?” 

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