Chapter 113 Was Ethan Jealous?

Ethan had always been the picture of composure, perhaps due to his upbringing. At the age of five, he was already living independently with Mr. Douglas Sr.

While other kids went through rebellious phases and impulsive adolescence, Ethan was mature beyond his years.

He approached everything methodically, never acting on impulse. Before undertaking any task, he would meticulously consider whether it was worth his effort.

Even in kindergarten, when teachers gave out small pets to exemplary students to take home, Ethan would decline, aware that taking care of a pet meant being responsible for its well-being. He understood the heartache of a pet's brief lifespan and decided it was better not to get attached.

Ethan was someone who knew when to cut his losses.

Thus, emotions and women had become mere concepts to him at an early age. He was excessively rational. To him, there were no hormonal clashes, no room for love.

He had never imagined he would one day act irrationally, desiring to fight for a woman's right to her child's custody.

A decision with no apparent benefits.

"Think this through," Ethan told Jasmine, his gaze steady.

Once he made a decision, he wouldn't waver.

Winning or losing didn't concern him, nor did crossing the Patrick family or tarnishing his reputation.

Even if it brought him trouble, Ethan's capabilities allowed him to look beyond such

concerns.

"Staying with the Patrick family does seem to offer more advantages than being with me," Jasmine reluctantly released her grasp, forcing a resigned smile.

After all, she couldn't afford to owe Ethan too much.

"Mr. Douglas... I'll go up myself later. You don't need to follow. "After all, it's a family matter," Jasmine murmured.

Ethan's frown deepened, but he remained silent.

To his surprise, he felt a twinge of anger at her mention of "family matter."

What was he then, Ethan, in name only

Ethan spoke in a low voice. "Call me for anything, even

looked up at Ethan, opening her mouth to speak.

one who stood out among all

her head, Jasmine clenched her fingers in self-mockery before

Jasmine enter the hotel, feeling an

...

room, Mr. Patrick Sr.'s laughter could be heard

his age," boasted the

solved in his hands, "Mom says these are too simple and not worth showing off.

Patrick Sr. adored Justin. He didn't even need another paternity

Such a lovable kid.

first at the hotel, burst into the room and scooped Justin

Sr.'s face darkened, and he harrumphed. "Ignoring my

at odds with Mr. Patrick Sr. for quite some time, ever since the incident with taking Jasmine away. No matter how Mr. Patrick Sr. tried to reach out, Henry refused to come

a heart attack to lure him back and Henry discovered

only out of sheer necessity that Mr. Patrick Sr. personally came to San Francisco to see

course, since he was in San

shouldn't have taken Justin without saying anything!" Henry felt his grandfather's actions

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just

with great-grandpa," Justin interjected, defending Mr. Patrick

remained silent, offering no

relish the idea

He preferred Ethan.

knew the implications of a paternity

from a genetic

lead him to being snatched away from Mom. Justin was way too smart for that. He had

Mom's upbringing had worked, how happy he was living with her, and even the fact that he attended an elite program for gifted

was determined to work harder, to grow stronger, so one day he

more time

Jasmine's here," the assistant announced, bringing Jasmine

room.

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