Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 299

Silvia took a nasty fall this time, her ankle all swollen up. The doctor did an X-ray and then cheerily said, "Don't fret, Dr. Caldwell. Your foot might look like a balloon, but luckily your bones are intact. Just take it easy for a couple of weeks and you'll be back on your feet. And try not to do anything too strenuous during this period."Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

"Thanks." Silvia replied "No worries, just watch your step next time." The doctor said.

Just then, a nurse came running over and said to Silvia, “Dr. Caldwell, we're swamped with patients in the counseling department today. The head doctor was hoping you could stick it out and see some of them. I'll be with you the whole time.”

Silvia nodded, then told Ethan and Ines, "You guys go ahead, I can handle this. We're understaffed today and I need to lend a hand.” “You're still gonna work in this condition?" Ethan asked, furrowing his brow.

"My department is a bit special, I mostly just listen and talk to patients. so my foot won't affect my work. Don't worry about me, Ethan." Silvia said with a smile.

Ethan nodded, then pushed Silvia's wheelchair and escorted Ines as they left Silvia at her workplace.

Watching their retreating figures, Silvia gritted her teeth. The nurse behind her couldn't help but ask, “Dr. Caldwell, were those two Ethan and Ines from the news?"

Silvia shot the nurse a look, a hint of annoyance in her voice, "You know them too?"

“Of course, they've been all over the news." The nurse said

A strange smile formed on Silvia's face as she heard this.

After they left the hospital, Ethan couldn't help but ask Ines, “Izzy, do you not like Silvia?"

Ines looked at Ethan and remembering their conversation that morning, candidly said, "No woman would like a woman who has feelings for her husband, unless she's off her rocker.”

Ethan chuckled, "Izzy, you're overthinking this. Silvia wouldn't have feelings for me. She sees me as a brother." Ines stayed silent, just gave Ethan a knowing look. Ethan felt uneasy under her gaze, “Izzy, don't look at me like that.”

Ines said, "I believe you don't have feelings for her, Ethan. I didn't want to bring this up because I knew you wouldn't believe me even if I did. But I promised you this morning to be honest about my doubts. So, I decided to tell you. As a woman, I have a better understanding and insight into the way a woman looks at the man she likes. I'm sure, Silvia's feelings for you aren't simple."

After a pause, Ines continued, "Ashley and I had tried to test her before, and even though she hid it well, we still found some clues. You know, she's a psychology student herself, much better at hiding her emotions than us laymen. I don't believe you can see through her easily.”

Seeing the surprise on Ethan's face, Ines decided tortell him all the details about their probing. After hearing \nes, Ethan furrowed his < brows.Hé had a similar feelingthat Silviawas different from a few'years ago. She used to be bub bly. and happy, now she seemed complicated, not so simpile anymore.

Ethan nodded, "Yes, I'll be careful to maintain a proper distance from her. Unless necessary, I'll try to avoid contact with her." "Do you believe me now?" Ines asked with a small smile.

"I believe you, but I'll be extra careful to see if your judgment is correct." Ethan said.

Ines felt satisfied hearing this, at least her words had an impact on Ethan, which was what she wanted.

Ethan wasn't a fool. As long as he was cautious with Silvia, he would eventually see through her.

"You're not allowed to carry her anymore." Ines grumbled. She remembered Ethan had never carried her before, but he did it for another woman, which made her unhappy.

Ethan's eyes were full of mirth, he leaned in and took a sniff, "I was wondering why you looked so glum, turns out someone's a little jealous." After saying that. he planted a few kisses on her face.

Ines pushed him away, "Behave yourself, we're in public. As a married couple, we should keep a proper distance. We don't want to make people uncomfortable."

Ethan chuckled, wrapped his arm around her waist, and explained, “Today was an exception. I had twe> choices ¢ ‘st that time, either carry fer or ho dher. Holding her seemed moré intimate so carrying her seemed better." 4

Hearing his words, Ines was taken aback, then she relaxed and laughed, "So you did think about this.”

"Of course, I know I'm married. No matter who the woman is, I'll try to keep my distance. I don't want to make my wife uncomfortable.” Ethan said. Hearing his explanation. Ines felt a warmth in her heart. She was very satisfied about this considerate man.

"Who knows if you're just saying this because I'm here, just to make me happy.” Ines said.

Ethan shook his head, dead serious, "Definitely not, you don't have to doubt it."

Ines laughed at his words, then they got in the car together.

When Ines argived at the Galeana Group, Silagtvas waiting at the door with a stern expression. Just by => looking-at his face, Ines knew. . ~ something was up, and it might ‘be tricky"Silas, what's wrong with the corfipany?” &

Silas sighed, then started to explain the problems the company was facing.

Ines frowned slightly. If these issues weren't resolved, the company would face hefty penalties for breach of contract, which would also damage the image the Galeana Group had built over the years.