Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 268

Ines had a solid sleep through the night; she woke up the next morning charged and ready. After breakfast, Camela left early. Erica also headed out quite early, so when they woke up, it was just the two of them in the house. Ines checked the time and it was 9 in the morning, they did have a bit of a lie-in.

There was still piping hot oatmeal in the cooker. Ethan served a bowl and placed a plate of sour radish in front of Ines. It was something Camela had prepared specially for her; it was delicious but might be a bit too sour for the others.

The sight of the food made Ines's mouth water. She started eating, blowing on the hot food. Ethan couldn't help but chuckle at her childlike enthusiasm, then he turned to heat up some cold buns in the microwave.

When he returned, Ines had already eaten half her oatmeal and finished the radish. Ethan served her some more.

"Thanks," said Ines, eating and talking at the same time.

Ethan thought his wife was really easy to satisfy, she never fussed over food. Even the simplest dishes, she would eat with gusto, as if it was the most delicious food in the world.

Ines noticed Ethan hadn't started eating yet, she glanced up at him to see him looking at her affectionately, a smile playing on his lips.

"Mr. Meyer, you better start your breakfast. We've still got work to do at the company," Ines reminded him.

Ethan smiled and began eating.

By the time they reached the Galeana Group, it was already ten. The work they planned to finish in the morning was delayed, so they could only order takeouts for lunch and continued working till three. They took a break in the lounge and didn't leave until five.

Ines was thinking about her spicy chicken. They went to the supermarket together. Ethan had one hand on Ines and the other pushing the shopping cart. All dressed up in his suit and shiny shoes, looking protective of his wife, he was quite the spectacle in the supermarket.

Many people were looking at them. Ines noticed and couldn't help but lightly tug at Ethan's sleeve, whispering, "Ethan, I just realized, it feels really good to be envied by others."

"You cheeky thing," Ethan thought to himself. She used to be shy and uncomfortable with public affection, but now she seemed to enjoy it.

After they got the ingredients for the spicy chicken, Ines dragged Ethan to the snack section. Ethan looked at Ines curiously, "You don't usually snack, do you?"

Ines blushed, she didn't know if other pregnant women had such drastic changes in their tastes. She usually didn't like snacks, but she found herself craving for some recently.

"Mr. Meyer, you're right, I don't usually snack. But your little princess and prince want some, aren't you going to help them pick some?" Ines said, pointing to her belly.

Ethan put down the shopping cart, one hand around her slim waist, the other gently rubbing her belly, he asked seriously, "My little princess, whatever you want to eat, just tell me and I'll get it for you."

Ines blushed at his sudden gesture, lightly pushing him away, "Ethan, what are you doing? People are watching."

Ethan's eyes were full of laughter, but he kept a straight face, "My little princess told her mom to pick, so whatever mom picks, she'll eat."

Ines laughed at his childish antics, she moved towards the snack aisle, her hand lightly rubbing her belly and said quietly, "Alright, babies. Since it's your wish, I won't hold back."

Silvia watched the affectionate couple chatting not far away, in disbelief. The supermarket shelves were lined up in rows and she was standing not too far behind them, close enough to hear their conversation.

She wouldn't have believed it if she hadn't heard it with her own ears. Ethan's adoring and warm demeanor was something she had only seen him display towards his sister. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

No, now, he treated Ines even better than his sister. His sister was not one to joke around, and years of dealing with asthma had made her somewhat subdued. She rarely acted spoiled towards Ethan like Ines did.

Suddenly, she felt that their relationship was much deeper than she had imagined, and it would not be easy for an outsider to interfere.

Ines was looking at the wide variety of snacks; she didn't really know what to get. She randomly picked a few to put in the shopping cart, as she didn't fancy any of the sweet stuff.

Ethan glanced at the snacks she picked, most of which were relatively healthy, so he didn't say anything. He just asked, "Is that enough?"

Ines looked at Ethan in confusion, "Have you changed?" He was usually very strict about her diet, but today he allowed her to snack and even asked if she had enough.

Ethan lightly pinched her face, "What's with that look? It's like I abuse you or something."

Ines stuck her tongue out. She didn't dare to say that out loud, or else Ethan would scold her.

She reached out and grabbed his arms again, laughing, "Nonsense, you are always gentle and refined. Youwould never do something like that."

"I believe you...not," Ethan said, word by word.

Ines laughed and leaned into Ethan, "Alright, I'm not arguing with you, I know I can't win. Let's go home, or else dinner will be late."

"You..." Ethan didn't know what to say to Ines's nonchalant attitude.

Just as they were about to leave, they saw Silvia standing not far away, smiling warmly. Ines was a little taken aback, she had been so absorbed in her grief over Hunter's incident that she almost forgot there was this "competitor" in her life.

"Ethan, Ines, what a coincidence, you guys are shopping too," Silvia said, her face breaking into a wide smile.

Ines looked at her, realizing that Silvia seemed to have matured a lot after a period of not seeing each other, brimming with energy. It seemed like she'd adapting pretty well to her new job. Ethan took a glance at her shopping cart, noticing that aside from veggies, there were heaps of snacks. He couldn't help but blurt out, "You're still a snack addict, huh? Try to cut back on those puffy foods, they ain't good for your health."