The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Chapter 224: The Promise

Chapter 224: The Promise 

Ethan just chuckled as he looked at Frank’s receding figure.

After a while, he opened the door of the ward and said to Janet, "The doctor said you would have to stayhere for a day so he can monitor your conditions."

In defiance, Janet turned her head away and said, "I don’t want to stay here just because of this minorillness.I will be fine after taking some medicine and drips.Just take me home."

Ethan simply shook his head to indicate he would do no such thing.He walked to the bedside and pulledout the over-bed table.He set down the bowl of porridge which had chopped green onions and eggs onthe surface.

"You haven’t eaten anything since last night.The medications won’t work on an empty stomach.Havesome porridge."

I stirring the hot porridge mildly, he added pleadingly, "Please, don’t be angry anymore."

The tantalizing aroma soon hit Janet’s nose.Her stomach instantly began to rumble loudly.Her salivaryglands also became hyperactive.She hadn’t had anything for dinner last night, nor breakfast thismorning.

As a result, she was so hungry now.

Despite her hunger, she didn’t have the appetite to eat anything.Her lack of appetite wasn’t because ofher illness.It was due to her bad mood.

"I have no appetite.Just put it there."

After pointing at the top of the drawer beside her, Janet turned sideways and closed her eyes.

Ethan sensed her mood, so he didn’t force her.He just lifted his black pants slightly and sat on the edgeof the bed.He helplessly stared at her pale face for a long time.

Sadness was written all over his face as he watched her quietly.

The nurse who had just administered some medicine to Janet tidied up her tray.

While at it, she stole glances at Ethan.

As she walked out, she thought, ‘’This patient is giving this man the cold shoulder.She’s lucky that such agentle and handsome man cares for her.I honestly feel pity for him.’’

The sun was shining outside.Its rays gleamed on trees and the lush grass.

The scenery was so beautiful like the ones that could only be seen in movies.

Janet’s eyes slowly peeled open and she looked at Ethan subconsciously.He happened to be staringintently at her at this time.

The room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.Their long stares made each other slightlyuncomfortable.

When Ethan realized that Janet wasn’t going to break the silence, he sighed and uttered, "You have tobelieve me, Janet.My call with Charis didn’t mean anything else.I just wanted to warn her against sowinga seed of discord between us.That’s all."

Hearing these words, Janet snorted and looked out of the window.

"I don’t and looked out of the window.”

"I don’t want to hear it, Ethan.It’s your fault that she can’t get over you."

"I’ve made it clear to Charis that I can’t be with her, but she’s still stubborn.I really wish I can take drasticmeasures to cut her off.However, I can’t do anything to her because she’s the daughter of the Turnerfamily and has such a high position in the Larson Group.The only thing I can do is to continue warningher."

Ethan was telling the truth.His hands were practically tied concerning this matter.

Even with the identity of Brandon, he couldn’t do anything to Charis.They had known each other for along time and even started their own business together.

Thus, he couldn’t sever ties with her just like that.

Although Ethan didn’t dare to tell Janet this, he felt that Charis was a capable and mature woman.Hetried to look past the fact that she was into him.

As a businesswoman, she was decisive in dealing with things and always made decisions for the benefitof everyone.She didn’t seem to be a bad person to him.

It wasn’t until this moment that Janet looked back at him.

‘‘Ethan has a point there.He’s only the illegitimate child of his father and has no social status.He doesn’thave the power to go against someone that important.Even if he tried, it would cause a great rift betweenhim and his family, she pondered reasonably.

"I understand where you are coming from, but it’s just that I feel you aren’t honest with me at all." Janetlooked dispirited.

The feelings she had for Ethan was getting stronger and stronger by the day.She wanted to get close tohim.

But it seemed like every time she tried, he would try his best to drift away from her.

And she didn’t like that.

"Janet, the time is not right.Please wait a little longer.When everything is settled, I’ll gladly tell youwhatever you want to know."

Ethan’s face was gloomy, and his eyebrows were slightly furrowed.He seemed to be extremely hesitant,but his tone was also very serious.

Janet saw that a thousand unsaid things swirled in his eyes.She also knew that he was serious aboutthis promise.She nodded her head and finally looked at him.

With tears welling up in her eyes, she said, "Ethan, I’ll wait."

Now that she was calm, she began to think of the recent happenings.She knew that Charis haddeliberately talked about Ethan to make her jealous.It occurred to her that she would only be fulfillingCharis’ greatest desire if she fell out with Ethan.