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."

with her didn't make their matters purely domestic, did it? What was he then, Ethan, in name only a 'husband', an outsider?

in a low voice. "Call me for anything, even if it's just to give

mouth to speak. "Does Mr. Douglas treat all his business partners

was she expecting? To be the only one who

fingers in self-mockery before getting

enter the hotel, feeling an inexplicable

...

Mr. Patrick Sr.'s laughter could be heard

that, the little genius, just as bright as Henry was at his age," boasted the patriarch.

various puzzle toys all expertly solved in his hands, "Mom says these are too simple

that Mr. Patrick Sr. adored Justin. He didn't even need another paternity test to recognize Justin

Such a lovable kid.

Henry, having arrived first at the hotel, burst into the room and scooped Justin into his arms.

Sr.'s face darkened, and he harrumphed. "Ignoring my calls now, Henry? You're getting too big

been at odds with Mr. Patrick Sr. for quite some time, ever since the incident with taking Jasmine away. No matter how Mr.

Patrick Sr. faked a heart attack to lure him back and Henry discovered

was only out of sheer necessity that Mr. Patrick Sr. personally came to San Francisco to see for himself how the

in San

taken Justin without

5s.com for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a

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

remained silent,

didn't exactly relish the idea of calling

He preferred Ethan.

implications of

from a genetic

to being snatched away from Mom. Justin was way too smart for that. He had to make the first move. He didn't want Mom to be hurt, nor did he

had worked, how happy he was living with her, and

grow stronger, so one day

fighting for more time to

Patrick Sr., Jasmine's here," the assistant

room.

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