Chapter 29

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Ethan shot a sharp glare at Mr. Parker, his cold demeanor cutting through the tension in the room. Parker raised his hands defensively. “Why are you glaring at me? I gave you such a brilliant idea!”

Ethan’s expression didn’t soften. “Only an idiot like you would think that was a good idea,” he said icily.

Parker’s jaw dropped. “A stupid idea? Really?” He pouted, visibly offended. “Fine, my idea’s stupid. So, genius, what’s your grand plan?”

“Nothing.” Ethan replied flatly.

‘Nothing?” Parker’s eyes widened in disbelief. “You’re just going to sit back and let someone else take your girl?”

Ethan nodded. “If that’s what it takes for her to be happy

Parker stared at him as if he’d grown two heads. “You’re serious? You’re really going to do nothing?”

“What else can I do?” Ethan said, his voice tinged with melancholy. “She loves him.”

“So what?” Parker exclaimed. “Make her see his flaws. Make her hate him if you have to.”

Ethan’s brows knitted in a frown. “If I do that, she’ll be hurt. I don’t want her to be sad. I want her to be happy–always.”

Parker let out a frustrated groan and buried his face in his hands. He knew his friend all too well. Once Ethan made up his mind about something, there was no changing it. Logic, persuasion, even threats–none of it worked on him when he was this resolute.

As his mind whirled for a better solution, Parker’s eyes landed on a crumpled piece of paper on the floor. Curious, he picked it up and straightened it. The contents caught his attention immediately, and as he read through the details, his shock deepened.

“Whoa,” Parker muttered, his voice laced with disbelief. “I never knew the Miller Family had skeletons like this in their closet.”

The more he read, the more the pieces fell into place. He now understood why Ethan was so captivated by Lily. Her photo, attached to the report, radiated innocence and purity. Her naive, untainted expression stirred something protective even in Parker.

her. But this….” He waved the paper.

intensity in his eyes spoke volumes. It wasn’t just about love anymore; it was about justice and giving Lily the life

going to let this slide, are you? If you won’t make her see

the photo of Lily on his desk. His mind was already working, calculating the next steps. While he

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felt a pang of sorrow. To him, Ethan was an unshakable force, someone who could

your plan then?”

way I can without interfering in her life. If she’s truly happy with Ryan,

lost in their own thoughts. For the next few days, Ethan devoted himself to observing Lily and her relationship with Ryan. Every simile on her face brought him a strange sense of peace. As long as she was happy, that

his work, trying to distract himself. One day, while preparing for a meeting, his

I just saw!” came Parker’s

Ethan asked indifferently, not

Parker said, his excitement evident.

replied flatly.

waiting for a response, he continued, “Let me tell you–you’re going to be thrilled. I saw Ryan with another woman. They were headed to a hotel

grip on the phone tightened, his jaw clenching as fury ignited within

this is your chance! Get

sure it was him?” Ethan asked, his voice icy

He’s in a

anger simmered, but he maintained his composure. “Good.

of luck!” Parker cheered before

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