45. Gossip mode

"Forget it, and I'd rather not."

She didn't want her adoptive mother to see her. If she could, she hoped that her adoptive mother would be cold to her from now on and no longer treat her as if she were her own. That way she will feel better, rather than pretending to smile when she sees her. Also, when the truth comes, the adoptive mother will not die because she cares too much about her.

"All right."

Ethan takes back his index finger and the elevator door slowly closes again, but the big palm of his clasps the small hand of Kim, not letting it go. And because of her heavy worries, she even forgot to break free.

It's time for dinner.

Ethan ordered his dinner at the five-star Bel-air Hotel, which has classic dishes. The orphanage home where Kim was adopted usually serves this kind of menu. He once ate it. It tastes homey like a firework when it melts in your mouth.

Originally, only a small box was reserved, but as soon as he entered the