Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 299

Silvia took a nasty fall this time, her ankle all swollen up. The doctor did an X-ray and then cheerily said, "Don't fret, Dr. Caldwell. Your foot might look like a balloon, but luckily your bones are intact. Just take it easy for a couple of weeks and you'll be back on your feet. And try not to do anything too strenuous during this period."

"Thanks." Silvia replied.

"No worries, just watch your step next time." The doctor said.

Just then, a nurse came running over and said to Silvia, "Dr. Caldwell, we're swamped with patients in the counseling department today. The head doctor was hoping you could stick it out and see some of them. I'll be with you the whole time."

Silvia nodded, then told Ethan and Ines, "You guys go ahead, I can handle this. We're understaffed today and I need to lend a hand."

"You're still gonna work in this condition?" Ethan asked, furrowing his brow.

"My department is a bit special, I mostly just listen and talk to patients, so my foot won't affect my work. Don't worry about me, Ethan." Silvia said with a smile.

Ethan nodded, then pushed Silvia's wheelchair and escorted Ines as they left Silvia at her workplace.

Watching their retreating figures, Silvia gritted her teeth. The nurse behind her couldn't help but ask, "Dr. Caldwell, were those two Ethan and Ines from the news?"

Silvia shot the nurse a look, a hint of annoyance in her voice, "You know them too?"

"Of course, they've been all over the news." The nurse said.

A strange smile formed on Silvia's face as she heard this.

After they left the hospital, Ethan couldn't help but ask Ines, "Izzy, do you not like Silvia?"

Ines looked at Ethan and remembering their conversation that morning, candidly said, "No woman would like a woman who has feelings for her husband, unless she's off her rocker."

Ethan chuckled, "Izzy, you're overthinking this. Silvia wouldn't have feelings for me. She sees me as a brother."

Ines stayed silent, just gave Ethan a knowing look.

Ethan felt uneasy under her gaze, "Izzy, don't look at me like that."

Ines said, "I believe you don't have feelings for her, Ethan. I didn't want to bring this up because I knew you wouldn't believe me even if I did. But I promised you this morning to be honest about my doubts. So, I decided to tell you. As a woman, I have a better understanding and insight into the way a woman looks at the man she likes. I'm sure, Silvia's feelings for you aren't simple."

After a pause, Ines continued, "Ashley and I had tried to test her before, and even though she hid it well, we still found some clues. You know, she's a psychology student herself, much better at hiding her emotions than us laymen. I don't believe you can see through her easily."

Hearing his words, Ines was taken aback, then she relaxed and laughed, "So you did think about this."

"Of course, I know I'm married. No matter who the woman is, I'll try to keep my distance. I don't want to make my wife uncomfortable." Ethan said.

Hearing his explanation, Ines felt a warmth in her heart. She was very satisfied about this considerate man.

"Who knows if you're just saying this because I'm here, just to make me happy." Ines said.

Ethan shook his head, dead serious, "Definitely not, you don't have to doubt it."

Ines laughed at his words, then they got in the car together.

When Ines arrived at the Galeana Group, Silas was waiting at the door with a stern expression. Just by looking at his face, Ines knew something was up, and it might be tricky, "Silas, what's wrong with the company?"

Silas sighed, then started to explain the problems the company was facing.

Ines frowned slightly. If these issues weren't resolved, the company would face hefty penalties for breach of contract, which would also damage the image the Galeana Group had built over the years.