Ethan used the excuse of needing to sober up and took Madelyn to the rest area.
As soon as they entered, Madelyn felt guilty, "I'm sorry. The phone call earlier was indeed from Yvonne. | didn't tell you because | didn't want you to worry. | didn't think they'd come." Ethan looked a little intoxicated. His eyes were filled with tiredness. He had been busy all day, starting from four in the morning.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMoreover, he did not rest properly last night.
Madelyn poured a glass of warm water and sat beside him. Ethan looked like he did not blame her. He stretched his hand to stroke her hair, "I know... Don't take their words to heart. If they ever approach you again and you can't handle it, just tell me, okay?" Madelyn responded, "Okay. | won't keep it from you again. | know you don't like people talking about that in front of you; that was why | didn't tell you." Ethan asked, "Can | hug you?" Madelyn leaned forward to let him hug her for a while.
She was leaving for Paris tomorrow. So, after the engagement banquet today, they planned to stay in the hotel because it was close to the airport to save time.
Frida did not sit for long before she went to the rest area. But she was stopped at the door by Leyton, "Mrs. Young, this is a private rest area. You can't go in." Frida responded, "I just want to speak to him for a while, and then I'll leave. Can you let me in? Or you can go in and tell him that. | can wait here for a while." Leyton was expressionless as he spoke in a businesslike tone, " The fact that the Young family is here today is out of consideration for Ms. Jent. I'm sure you understand that.” ‘Yvonne angrily said, "Mr. Spear! You're just my brother's assistant. Who are you to say such things? How do you know that my brother doesn't want to see me without even asking him?" Leyton responded, "Ms. Young, you're right. I'm just an assistant. I'm just following the CEO's orders, so please don't make it difficult for us." ‘Yvonne replied, "You!" She stepped forward. She looked fierce, as if she wanted to fight him.
Frida stepped in to stop her, "All right, Yvonne." ‘Yvonne did not respond. Frida gently said, "I'm already very happy | could stay today. Please convey to Ethan that | know | was wrong. I'll agree to any kind of compensation he wants, even if it's the shares of the YTCorp." ‘Yvonne hurriedly said, "Mom! How can you do this?" Frida said, "Shut up! According to seniority, your brother deserves a portion of the YTCorp." ‘Yvonne clenched her teeth. She wanted to get angry but did not dare to be too rash. She thought, ‘Mom is right. She owes Ethan.
‘But she cares so much about him all these years without even considering my feelings. Other than grooming me to become an excellent successor of YTCorp, she gave all her love to Ethan.’ Leyton nodded, "Don't worry. I'll definitely convey your words to Mr. Arnold." Frida lowered her head and wiped the dust off the gift box she had picked up from the ground. She said, "The items inside aren't damaged. It's my sincere gesture. Please help me pass it to Ethan." Leyton hesitated.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFrida continued saying, "This is a mother's heartful gesture. Please.” After much hesitation, Leyton took it and said, "Okay." Although Frida did not get to talk much with Ethan, it was enough for her. She thought, ‘This is just the beginning. Someday, I'll make him accept me again and make amends for the pain I'd caused him." Frida got into the car after she left the hotel. She finally could not hold back her emotions and broke down in tears.
‘Yvonne quietly comforted her.
She was used to these sudden emotional outbursts. Sometimes, Frida would dream of Ethan at night. She would call his name and apologize to him tearfully in her dreams.
Ethan had been laying his head on Madelyn's lap for an hour in the rest area.