Chapter 2
Since her cousin started dating, Ines tried not to bother her too much. She was used to handling things independently and didn’t want to trouble others.
“It is really dangerous for girls to be out at night. Alright, you go ahead. I’ll stay and watch you until you’re inside safely.”
Ines nodded and walked up a few steps before turning back to remind Ethan, “Tell me beforehand when you will pick me up. We can have a proper discussion about our plans.”
Ethan looked helpless, “Do I really look that unreliable?”
Why was she so worried?
He knew that today’s events were unexpected for both of them, and they needed time to process everything.
Ines didn’t answer his rhetorical question, but the corner of her mouth lifted slightly as she turned around and walked toward her house. She knew someone was watching over her closely; this time, she wasn’t scared and strode confidently. It seemed like things were already changing.
Ethan left when Ines safely entered her house. He returned to his usual coolness. The hazy lights flashed on his face, making it difficult to figure out what he felt.
Ines tossed and turned all night. She constantly thought about the marriage certificate in the drawer and Ethan’s handsome face; she couldn’t forget.
She admitted she was a sucker for good looks and was mesmerized by Ethan’s stunning face.
If someone with a weird and horrid face had proposed to her, she would’ve slapped them.
She only knew basic information about Ethan. His parents were alive, and he had a grandfather. Ethan ran a small company in A City with a 90 square–meter two–bedroom apartment. He lived comfortably but not luxuriously either.
However, he was a resident of A City, while she lived in B city. They had to live together after getting married because they didn’t have an emotional foundation yet and already had their marriage certificate.
This meant that one of them had to compromise. Ethan was a small business owner, while Ines was an ordinary employee. Comparing the pros and cons, there was no way she could ask Ethan to stay in B City with her. The only option was to quit her job and return to A City with him.
A City was where she grew up but escaped. She wasn’t sure if going back was a good choice.
Ines slapped herself on the head again, annoyed. She usually dealt with serious matters sensibly but was too reckless with her marriage. She didn’t take many issues into considerations.
The next day.
Ines came out of her room with dark circles under her eyes. Aunt Rita had already set breakfast on the table and looked at Ines with worry. “Izzy, your dark circles are bad. Did you work overtime again last night?”
Ines didn’t know how to tell her aunt that she had married a stranger, so she scratched her head and said, “No, I just didn’t sleep well.”
Rita gently patted Ines‘ shoulder and sighed, “Child, why do you work so tirelessly? Girls your age should dress up, go on dates with their boyfriends at night, and enjoy life. You spend all your nights working instead. I don’t know how to help you. Work is never–ending, but your body isn’t. If you ruin your health, how will you enjoy life?”
