Chapter 224: The Promise
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Ethan just chuckled as he looked at Frankâs receding figure.
After a while, he opened the door of the ward and said to Janet, "The doctor said you would have to stay
here for a day so he can monitor your conditions."
In defiance, Janet turned her head away and said, "I donât want to stay here just because of this minor
illness.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 pulled
out the over-bed table.He set down the bowl of porridge which had chopped green onions and eggs on
the surface.
"You havenât eaten anything since last night.The medications wonât work on an empty stomach.Have
some porridge."
I stirring the hot porridge mildly, he added pleadingly, "Please, donât be angry anymore."
The tantalizing aroma soon hit Janetâs nose.Her stomach instantly began to rumble loudly.Her salivary
glands also became hyperactive.She hadnât had anything for dinner last night, nor breakfast this
morning.
As a result, she was so hungry now.
Despite her hunger, she didnât have the appetite to eat anything.Her lack of appetite wasnât because of
her 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 didnât force her.He just lifted his black pants slightly and sat on the edge
of 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, ââThis patient is giving this man the cold shoulder.Sheâs lucky that such a
gentle and handsome man cares for her.I honestly feel pity for him.ââ
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.
Janetâs eyes slowly peeled open and she looked at Ethan subconsciously.He happened to be staring
intently at her at this time.
The room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.Their long stares made each other slightly
uncomfortable.
When Ethan realized that Janet wasnât going to break the silence, he sighed and uttered, "You have to
believe me, Janet.My call with Charis didnât mean anything else.I just wanted to warn her against sowing
a seed of discord between us.Thatâs all."
Hearing these words, Janet snorted and looked out of the window.
"I donât and looked out of the window.â
"I donât want to hear it, Ethan.Itâs your fault that she canât get over you."
"Iâve made it clear to Charis that I canât be with her, but sheâs still stubborn.I really wish I can take drastic
measures to cut her off.However, I canât do anything to her because sheâs the daughter of the Turner
family and has such a high position in the Larson Group.The only thing I can do is to continue warning
her."
Ethan was telling the truth.His hands were practically tied concerning this matter.
Even with the identity of Brandon, he couldnât do anything to Charis.They had known each other for a
long time and even started their own business together.
Thus, he couldnât sever ties with her just like that.
Although Ethan didnât dare to tell Janet this, he felt that Charis was a capable and mature woman.He
tried 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 benefit
of everyone.She didnât seem to be a bad person to him.
It wasnât until this moment that Janet looked back at him.
ââEthan has a point there.Heâs only the illegitimate child of his father and has no social status.He doesnât
have the power to go against someone that important.Even if he tried, it would cause a great rift between
him and his family, she pondered reasonably.
"I understand where you are coming from, but itâs just that I feel you arenât honest with me at all." Janet
looked dispirited.
The feelings she had for Ethan was getting stronger and stronger by the day.She wanted to get close to
him.
But it seemed like every time she tried, he would try his best to drift away from her.
And she didnât like that.
"Janet, the time is not right.Please wait a little longer.When everything is settled, Iâll gladly tell you
whatever you want to know."
Ethanâs 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 about
this promise.She nodded her head and finally looked at him.
With tears welling up in her eyes, she said, "Ethan, Iâll wait."
Now that she was calm, she began to think of the recent happenings.She knew that Charis had
deliberately talked about Ethan to make her jealous.It occurred to her that she would only be fulfilling
Charisâ greatest desire if she fell out with Ethan.