The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 199

Ethan

“Ethan, if you’re going to do a bunch of grand gestures for Jane and make us take credit for them, you could at least warn us!” Linda scolds over the phone. “I mean the photo album was one thing, but now you’ve really taken it too far.

Honestly, her mortgage?”

“I assumed you would just tell her Eric feels so guilty for deceiving her all those years that he’s going overboard.” I reply.

“I did, but you have to admit it seems like a bit much – even for him!” Linda replies.

“Besides I’m not expecting you to take credit for everything – Devon agreed to say the babysitting service and personal gifts are from him.” I supply, smiling at the she-wolf’s indignation.

“And her company’s stock portfolio?” Linda gripes, “how are you going to explain that one?”

“Angel investors.” I answer easily. “It’s not like that’s out of the realm of possibilities after all – La Louve is the most profitable fragrance company on the market, any number of hedge funds would be thrilled to invest.”

“You know that this is crazy, right?” Linda grouses.

“She would so much rather have you, Ethan. Not to mention Paisley.”

“Believe it or not, I’ve heard all this from Matthew and Devon already.” I inform her stubbornly. “But I’ve made up my mind. I want the best for my family, and that’s not me.”

Linda sighs, a heavy, beleaguered sound that makes it clear she thinks I’m being completely unreasonable. “Are there any updates on your condition?” She asks after a moment. “I mean is the prognosis still terrible?”

“My doctors just told me about a potential surgery.”

I relate, somewhat reluctantly. “It’s risky, and if it goes wrong I could end up worse off than before. “

“Risky how?” Linda clarifies.

difficult because they can’t actually see my nerve

truly would have a

trying to understand. “Didn’t they tell you that the more you keep your body moving, the more the swelling would decrease? Is it possible

have to do anyway – I might be willing to risk the surgery if things were more stable with the pack, or if I was in worse condition. If I started to really lose it then I might attempt it anyway – because at that point I wouldn’t be doing the pack or Paisley any good by waiting. Luckily

Jane let her go.” Linda laments. “She must be

forever. If I don’t find a way to get better Paisley will be back with Jane and the other pups within the year.” I can practically hear Linda wince. She hates listening to me talk

having her around when you’re

give us an option. She’s a stubborn little thing.” I remark, unable to

her father’s daughter.” Linda counters dryly, taking a moment to let her words sink in. “How’s she holding

a little easier every day, and they talk on

me know if

“Yes.” I promise.

Jane a castle and sign my name on the card?” She adds,

word.” I laugh. “Bye

However when I arrive, I find Matthew waiting outside my office, looking very nervous indeed. Things have been tense between us lately. He understands my

thought is of Jane and the pups; has something happened? Am l just

rises from his armchair. “I have to tell

hate the trepidation on his face. “Why, what’s wrong?” I demand. As strange as it

did something.”

you’re not going to

roller coaster of emotion. Worried then calm, now near panicked that Matthew might have betrayed my confidence. “What? What did you

raising his palms in supplication. “You’ve been doing so much better lately, but you’re still trying to do everything on your own and it simply isn’t working. You were a different man when Jane was here, and I understand why you couldn’t let

snap, not liking the direction this is taking one

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