Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 417

"Emma, did you guys have a drink?"

"Chill, my sister didn't drink because she's breastfeeding. Phoebe and I had a little, just some low-alcohol drinks."

"So what happened to your sister at the bar?"

Emma shook her head, "I have no idea, Phoebe asked her, but she didn't spill anything."

Ethan frowned slightly, silently watching Ines' back until she disappeared. "You go inside too. I'll be leaving soon," he said to Emma.

Emma glanced at the stormy sky, "Then you better go home early. Looks like it's gonna rain."

Ethan nodded, Emma went inside too.

Seeing Emma come in, Silas asked, "Did Ethan leave?"

Emma shook her head, "He was still there when I came in. He said he'd leave soon, but from the look of him, he's not leaving anytime soon."

Silas waved his hand, "Whatever, he's a hard nut to crack."

Ines went upstairs to check the baby room, the three babies were sound asleep, breathing softly.

Ollie might have been sticking to Ivy because they were twins. He often kept his small hand clenched into a fist on Ivy's neck. Ines gently pried open his hand, but in less than half a minute, he had his hand on Ivy's belly again.

"Izzy, you can get some rest. I'll keep an eye on them, I won't let Ollie bully Ivy." Camela walked in from outside.

"Thanks a bunch."

"It's what I should do." Camela said with a smile.

Ines nodded, bent down to kiss their little faces, a tender smile on her lips. Returning to her bedroom, Ines habitually pushed open the window, only to catch Ethan's gaze looking this way. She didn't know what came over her, but she immediately closed the window and drew the curtains.

Ethan saw Ines' actions and smiled somewhat helplessly. She was acting quite childishly.

Perhaps knowing that Ethan might still be outside, though Ines was beat, she couldn't fall asleep tossing and turning. Just then, the sound of thunder rumbled from outside. She became anxious, her desire to lift the curtain and check on Ethan's departure nagging at her several times.

Hearing his words, Ines got even more agitated. She didn't hold back, kicking him with all her might.

She didn’t know how long it had been. Ines only felt that her body was sweating, she couldn't muster a bit of strength standing up, and she sat down on the ground with a feeble grip on his leg.

Seeing her like this, Ethan felt a pain in his heart. He also sat down, pulling her into his arms. Ines didn't resist, but she didn't speak either, remaining silent. After a while, Ines spoke, "Ethan, all you do is exploit my love for you to make me yield. Why are you so despicable?"

Ethan sighed, then slowly explained, "Izzy, I didn't mean to pressure you. I know you need time to cool off, so despite missing you and the babies terribly, I've been controlling myself these past few days. I haven't slept a wink. Tonight Watson called me, said you three went to a bar, and you looked pale when you came out. I was worried so I came over. But you ignored me, I couldn't leave without knowing you were okay. I just wanted to come up and check on you. Didn't expect to get caught."

"Just keep making excuses." Ines responded.

"Izzy." Ethan sighed.

"Ethan, I'm having a lot of mixed feelings right now. Phoebe asked me if I want to divorce you. I know very well how I feel. I can't just let go of you. Not just because of our kids, but because I love you. But you want me to just get over all the problems. I'm sorry, I can't do that yet. I need more time. I can't accept your inexplicable behavior, or the people who keep telling me how much I resemble your ex. Every time I hear that, I feel sick, and it's easy to get weird thoughts."

Ethan was just about to say something when Ines cut him off, "Ethan, hold your horses, let me finish. I know you didn't do anything out of line, and I know you're genuinely good to me. I was a bit over the top the other day, and I didn't mean to say that I don't trust you. I don't know when I'll be able to sort out my thoughts, but it's definitely not now. Can you get where I'm coming from?"

This clearly insinuated that they needed some time apart, to cool their jets for a bit.