Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1028:

The hospital room erupted in sudden commotion.

Marisa slammed her finger on the call button. “Hurry! Somebody get in here—Ethan’s wound has opened up!”

This wasn’t the turn of events Ethan had imagined. Seeing Maia’s alarmed face and the worry brimming in her eyes filled him with guilt.

He scolded himself in silence. Why couldn’t he have spoken to her without raising his voice? What made him let his temper slip like that?

The door burst open, and a flurry of nurses and doctors poured in, tending to Ethan’s injury with swift precision.

Through the noise and movement, the sound of measured footsteps grew louder from the hallway.

Lifting his gaze, Ethan caught sight of Hurst stepping into view.

With a determined stride, Hurst closed the distance to the bed and clasped Ethan’s hand without hesitation. His tone carried unwavering strength. “Ethan, you’re going to be all right.”

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against Austen, Rosanna’s eyes shimmered

was the sheer endurance Austen possessed, leaving

said with an easy tone.

trailed her fingers in circles across the hard plane of his chest. “Isn’t it obvious? I want

brow lifted, and a low, mocking chuckle escaped him. “Do you, now? But you’re about to wear the title of Mrs. Nelson—my sister-in-law. Doesn’t that make your words sound a little

before him. The truth was simple—whether it was his older brother or himself, Rosanna had only ever been a passing

Closing the distance between them, Rosanna’s smile deepened. Oblivious to the truth, she leaned into his wandering touch. “I just happened to meet your brother first. Had it been you… the story might have

faint glint passed through Austen’s eyes, his grin unreadable. “Alright, let’s say I believe you. Whatever happened today stays between us.” After a short pause, he added, “And if you ever need a favor, don’t hesitate. I’ll give you my

was nothing more than a hollow assurance—a