Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 175

Ethan didn't immediately feed Ines the soup, but meticulously wet a cotton swab to moisten her chapped lips.

In front of Phillip and Silvia, Ines felt a bit awkward, whispering, "You really don't have to go to all this trouble."

Ethan replied, "Your lips are dry, It will be uncomfortable when you eat, it'll mess with the taste."

Seeing Ethan take such good care of Ines, Phillip chuckled a bit. He didn't want to stick around and be a third wheel, so he left with Silvia.

Ines couldn't help but laugh, "Ethan, you scared grandpa away."

Ethan said, "They just came to check up on you, I didn't want anyone else disturbing us. It's rare we get a bit of peace and quiet."

Ines glared at him with a grin, "Did you do that on purpose?"

Ethan shrugged, "Nah, not really."

Since her surgery, Ines hadn't taken a shower. She felt a peculiar odor on her, a mix of blood and sweat. Her hair was sticky and clinging to her neck. She couldn't stand it so she looked at Ethan pleadingly, "Ethan, can you ask the doctor if I can wash my hair or wipe down my body? I feel like I smell bad."

Ethan sniffed her, "You don't stink, and you still smell like roses."

Ines pushed him a bit and jokingly scolded him, "Ethan, I'm serious. Can you ask the doctor? If it's not okay, I won't insist on it."

Ethan pinched her nose, "Okay, Mrs. Meyer, Mr. Meyer is going right away, just wait here for a bit."

Ethan asked the doctor, who said that Ines' immune system hadn't fully recovered yet, so she couldn't wash her hair for fear of catching a cold. If it was really uncomfortable, she could wipe down her body with hot water. Ethan fetched some hot water, closed the ward door, and started to take off Ines' hospital gown. Even though they'd done more intimate things, being undressed in broad daylight under his gaze made Ines blush. She squeezed her eyes shut.

Ethan shook his head, sighing softly, "You blush too easily."

Ethan gently wiped down Ines. Seeing her wound made his heart ache.

Ines looked at him and softly said, "Ethan, I'm fine. Hurry up and wipe down my body, I'm feeling a bit cold."

Ethan nodded and sped up his movements, still being very careful.

Just wiping down Ines got Ethan sweating bullets. He was so nervous.

Ines saw this and chuckled.

Ines stayed in the hospital for ten days. It felt like an eternity. She was bedridden for the first few days, but later she got better and could walk around the small hospital garden. From NôvelDrama.Org.

During this time, Ethan stayed by Ines' side and took good care of her. He even moved all his work to the hospital room, holding meetings over video calls. Other executives of the Meyer Group also reported to the hospital room. The room was like a small office.

Relatives of the Meyer family and Silas came to visit her more than once, but only during the day. Ethan didn't allow anyone to accompany her at night. Ines didn't tell Rita and Zander Payne about her hospital stay. Rita only found out when she heard a nurse speaking over the phone. As

expected, Ines got an earful from Rita. In the end, Ethan repeatedly assured them that she would be discharged soon, so they didn't fly over to see her.

Early in the morning, the doctor did a thorough examination of Ines. Her wound was healing well and she could be discharged after the stitches were removed.

Ines was ecstatic. She immediately went to the bathroom to shower, changed into clean clothes and hurried Ethan to pack up. She was sick of this place and couldn't wait to leave.

Seeing her so excited, Ethan quickly packed up. Lucas was already waiting outside the door. He took the stuff from Ethan and said to Ines, "Congratulations on your discharge, ma'am."

"Thank you, Lucas. I've been a real bother these past few days." Ines responded with a smile.

The moment she walked into her home, Ines felt a long-lost sense of familiarity. After walking around the house, she flopped onto her bed and didn't want to get up.

Ethan also took off his coat and laid down beside her. He asked, "Izzy, what are you planning on doing next?"

With the Huner Corporation bankrupt and EM Enterprises dissolved, Ines looked at Ethan with a grin, "I'm not planning on going back to work for now. I'll stay at home and recover. You're gonna have to take care of me for a while."

Ethan pinched her face, laughing, "Mr. Meyer is honored."

"Now you say that but if I stop working, I'll be hanging around you all day. Don't blame me if I get annoying." Ines kicked him with her foot.

Being kicked, Ethan rolled over and pinned Ines under him. Seeing the heat in his eyes, Ines' heart pounded so hard she could hear it.

"Izzy, have you missed me?" Ethan looked down at Ines, a playful smirk in his eyes.

Ines knew exactly what he meant. She grumbled, "No, not at all. You've been with me every day, always fussing over me. It's been really annoying."

Ethan pinched her face, "Do you know how fast your heart is beating?"

"No..." she started.

Before she could finish, Ethan's hot kiss took her breath away. Unlike the light kisses in the hospital, this one was intense.

Being at home, Ines was able to fully immerse herself in it.

However, just as they were about to lose control, Ethan rolled over and held her from behind. He patted her back gently to steady his breathing. He whispered in her ear, "The doctor said we have to wait a few more days for this. We can't be too hasty."

Ines's face turned beet red and she thought to herself, this guy can be as shameless as Noel at times. "Did you really go and ask the doctor that?" Ethan chuckled lightly against her neck, dodging her question. Instead, he said seriously, "Can't let you get hurt anymore, not even for my own sake."