Chapter 2246
Night of Destiny
Willow beamed. âOf course I should do that!â Once she spoke, she got up and ran out the door. When
she arrived at the deck, she saw bodyguards standing there, stopping tourists from heading on. âIâm
sorry, miss. This area isnât open for guests today,â said the bodyguard.
âIâm a friend of Mr. Quarles. Iâd like to congratulate them. Can I do that?â She smiled while explaining to
the bodyguard. The bodyguard looked at her pretty face and felt conflicted, so he asked, âMay I know
your name?â
âIâm Willow Presgrave.â Since the bodyguard knew the names of Ethanâs friends, he asked, âWho is
Jared Presgrave to you?â
âHeâs my older brother!â she replied. Then, the bodyguard immediately apologized, âPardon me, Miss
Presgrave. Iâm sorry I offended you. Please head inside!â
Willow thanked him sweetly before heading toward the deck. It just happened that Ethan and
Josephine were sitting together enjoying the sunset, unaware that someone was approaching them
until they heard a crisp voice yelling, âEthan, Josephine, hello!â
He turned around to see who it was while Josephine exclaimed in surprise, âMiss Presgrave! What a
surprise.â âI came here to have fun and didnât expect to
see you two either.â Then she sweetly congratulated them. âIâm here to congratulate you. I wish you a
happy and long marriage together and hope youâll be happy forever.â
Josephine burst out laughing. âWeâve yet to hold a wedding ceremony, but thank you for the wishes.â
âEthan, whatâs the matter?â Willow found it strange that he did not greet her. Then, Josephine pulled
her aside and explained, âMiss Presgrave, donât mind him. He recently lost his memory and has
forgotten many things and people.â
âHuh? What happened to him?â Willow was concerned. âItâs all in the past, and heâs currently trying to
recover his memories.â After that, Josephine introduced Willow to Ethan. âEeth, sheâs Willow
Presgrave, the younger sister of your best friend. Sheâs your friend too.â
âMiss Willow⦠Presgrave,â he greeted. âEthan, just call me Willow! Iâm used to that,â Willow replied,
feeling quite disheartened about his amnesia.
âSure, Willow.â He smiled while having a natural, familiar feeling of treating her like a younger sister.
Josephine offered Willow a glass of red wine, asking, âWhen did you get on board?â
âI came on board in Averna too! We mightâve missed each other. Josephine, are you here on vacation
too?â
âYes. Weâre here to relax.â âI see! No wonder the ship suddenly docked at Averna. If I had to guess, I
would say Ethan called this ship over just for you!â Willow was quick to understand the situation.
Smiling sweetly, Josephine admitted. âYes. Thatâs what he told me.â
âOh, wow! It means I mustâve ridden on your coattails to be able to board the ship in Averna!â Willow
exclaimed. âThereâs a masquerade ball tonight. Will you be attending, Miss Presgrave?â
While looking at her, Willow suggested, âJosephine, why donât you call me Willow like Ethan does?
Weâre going to be family very soon!â
Before today, Josephine dared not call Willow by her name because she was the jewel of the
Presgrave family and had high status. Yet she discovered Willow was an easygoing, kind- hearted girl
who was also down to earth. âSure, Willow.â
âIâm also looking forward to the masquerade ball tonight, and Iâve already prepared a mask for the
party. Will you be going too?â
âYes! I heard itâll be fun, so I wouldnât want to miss it either, Josephine answered. When Ethan noticed
how Josephine seemed. more relaxed while happily chatting with Willow, it became contagious for him.
Later, Willow sat with them for a while and found an excuse to leave because she did not want to
disturb the coupleâs romantic time together. Once she returned to her room and looked at the time, she
beckoned to her assistant, âMary, come over and help me with my makeup!â