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The next day, in the evening, as the workday wound down, Ethan showed up at Emily’s workplace yet again to pick her up. 

This time, rather than lounging in the car, he was outside in the open–air parking lot, propped against the car’s hood, puffing on a cigarette. 

Emily spotted him from a distance and started making her way 

over. 

She was about to slide into the car when Ethan placed a hand on the rear door and said, “Hop in the front.” 

Through the wispy tendrils of smoke, she studied his face. Despite the overpowering smell of tobacco, a faint trace of a woman’s perfume wafted towards her. 

There was no mistaking it; it was Nancy’s. 

Taking a step back, she fanned the smoke away and snapped, 

“Back off. You reek.” 

Ethan frowned, gave his collar a quick sniff, and replied, puzzled, “It smells okay to me. What’s wrong with it?” 

Emily bit her tongue. 

Clearly, in his book, everything about Nancy was perfect. Why waste her breath arguing? 

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Ethan sighed. Knowing Matthew was waiting for them at the hospital, he started the engine and pulled out of the parking lot. 

Throughout the drive, he cranked the windows down all the way. Los Angeles was in the grip of early winter, and the night air was a biting reminder of the season. The cold wind lashed at their faces like tiny needles. 

Sitting upright in the back, Emily glanced up and noticed two high–end lipsticks and a powder compact in the center console. 

These were the kind of luxury items that only someone with Ethan’s deep pockets could afford. 

It was obvious that they belonged to Nancy. 

She stared at them for a moment before looking away. 

With the wind howling through the open windows, her hair was soon plastered all over her face. 

She knew Ethan was trying to break her, waiting for her to cave and ask him to close the windows 

But Emily gritted her teeth and said nothing. 

When the car finally pulled up at the hospital, Emily took her time straightening her hair and smoothing out her clothes. 

Ethan caught her reflection in the rear–view mirror and quipped, “So, how’s the smell now?” 

Emily had just finished tidying up. She pushed the door open 

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stepped out, then waited for Ethan to join her. 

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Once he was out, she fixed him with a steely gaze and declared, “Ethan, you’re soaked in that perfume. No matter how hard you try, you’ll always carry that stench.” 

With that, she spun around and headed towards the hospital 

entrance. 

Ethan let out a soft laugh, intrigued by her feisty words. He quickened his pace and caught up with her, grabbing her hand as he did. 

Emily tried to yank her hand free but couldn’t. She stopped in her tracks, glaring at him. “Ethan what do you want?” 

Grinning down at her, he whispered, “Grandpa’s in the hospital. There are people coming and going all the time, and he has his spies everywhere. If we don’t act like a loving couple, he’ll throw a fit.” 

After hearing Ethan out, Emily quit struggling. 

Ah, just tough it out. This phase would pass. 

Inside the elevator, she broke free from Ethan’s hold. “No need for the act here,” she grumbled. 

Ethan, standing upright, glanced at Emily. “It’s our turn to stay with Grandpa tonight,” he said. 

“You didn’t mention this before.” Emily was ught off guard. 

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worry, I’ll have Lucas send over the toiletries,” he assured. 

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Before Emily could say a word, the elevator doors opened. There was Matthew, in his hospital gown, propping himself up with a 

cane. 

The moment he spotted Emily and Ethan, his serious expression turned into a beaming smile. “You guys made it,” he said, his voice full of joy. 

As Ethan stepped out, he reached back and grabbed Emily’s hand. With Matthew right there, she didn’t pull away. 

Leading her out, Ethan made Matthew’s smile even brighter. 

Matthew had intended to take a walk downstairs, yet with the arrival of Emily and Ethan, he headed back to the ward. 

By then, the visitors had left, but the room was stuffed with fruits, flowers, and fancy gifts. 

Matthew settled down by the bed and waved for Emily and 

Ethan to sit on the sofa. 

Once they were seated, Matthew furrowed his brow and asked, “Where’s Sophie? How come she isn’t with you?” 

Since he knew it was their turn to keep watch, he was just curious about Sophia. 

Ethan replied, “Sophie’s got school tomorrow, so I left her at Joy Gardens. Rebecca’s looking after her. Don’t fret, Grandpa.” 

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the place of Sophie’s parents. Let it go for today, but I’ll head over to Joy Gardens to see her tomorrow.” 

Sitting silently beside them, Emily couldn’t help stealing a glance at Ethan, eager to see his reaction. 

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