Chapter 701:

“All set. You can lie down now,” Brenna said, stepping back. Her voice was softer than usual, warm and caring.

Ethan savored the moment. He complied, settling onto the bed and hooking the IV bottle onto the stand.

Brenna sat beside him, inspecting the burn on his arm. It was superficial; proper care would likely prevent scarring. Her medical knowledge gave her confidence in the prognosis.

“Are you hungry?” she asked, glancing at the clock. It was already past two in the afternoon, and her stomach growled. She believed Ethan must be famished.

“Yeah, grab something to eat for me,” Ethan replied. He had meant to send Neville, but Neville was already occupied.

“What do you feel like eating?” Brenna asked.

is fine. I’m not picky,” Ethan said, picking up his phone. It was filled with missed calls and

her handbag and was about to head out when the door burst open. Elsa stormed

Ethan’s bedside, scanning

had been at Belen’s.

tried calling him, but he had been in the

Elsa exhaled in relief, though tears welled as she examined his

face etched with concern as

pain?”

the door, realized her presence was no longer needed here; lunch was no longer

with Ethan hurt. Causing him stress was the last thing she

Let your mother and

clearly irritated that Elsa had brought her here. Grasping Brenna’s hand, he said, “No, Brenna. I’m in pain; I need you to

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