Ruining My Ex, Loving His Brother のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 51 - チャプター 60

Everywhere was dark now. The only light they were able to use to see some certain things was their phone flashlight. Some parts of the forest had long disappeared into the dark. Snow drifted endlessly from the sky, coating every branch and swallowing every trail they had followed. Their footprints vanished almost as quickly as they were made, leaving no sign that anyone had ever passed through. And by now, the cold had become merciless. The wind hit their skin, even through their clothes, as if they were of paper and not fabric. Ethan walked ahead, arms securely wrapped beneath her legs, carrying her on his back as though she weighed nothing. While she pointed the light for them, looking around with slight fear and a hope to see somewhere good where they could camp. Skyler was quiet almost all through the walk. She could feel Ethan's heartbeat, steady against hers, and for some reason…that steady rhythm made everything around them feel a little less frightening. Af

He came to the retreat to get his mind off her, to gather his thoughts from something slipping out of his control. But from the moment he met her there, everything shattered. He had wanted to stay away from her, not end up carrying her on his back. When she said she has weight, he nearly burst into laughter, cause she was so light he nearly asked if she was eating at her. Her weight wasn't a little bit of a bother, it was everything else. Every laugh she tried to hide against his shoulder, every complaint and question she asked because she hated depending on someone. Every small victory she celebrated as though collecting stamps was the greatest achievement in the world. He had carried things before. Boxes. Equipment. Responsibilities. Companies. But somehow... carrying Skyler felt dangerously different. Each time she shifted against him, her fingers brushing his shoulder for balance, something inside him tightened. When she'd quietly asked if he was tired… he almost laugh

Ethan and Nathaniel head home together after spending some time at the orphanage, assuring everyone that everything is fine and warning the directors to be cautious for a while, as there are some wild animals in the forest.At least until the animal regulatory team takes action. The employees were glad that both Ethan and Skyler were safe, and then both of them left.Now seated in the backseat of the car, quietly, with Daniel, Nathaniel’s assistant, who was driving.David had stayed behind to wait for the animal regulators to arrive. The air in the car was silent and thick, Ethan was staring out of the window, appreciating the quiet moment, until Nathaniel decided to slice through the silence with a question. “ Why was Skyler at the orphanage?” Ethan's brow creased immediately. He looked at Ethan questioningly.Nathaniel blinked, his gaze staring at the empty space between them. “ Why was she with you?” “ Hm?”“ You know, I've been trying to wrap my head around it. Why was she wi

Skyler’s mind was occupied throughout the short drive home. After she was dropped off by the helicopter, she took a taxi to her penthouse. Every night view, beauty, and street light only flashed by her eyes. None of it registered. All she could think about…was him. His hands. His warmth.The way his blue eyes had looked at her just before.. Her fingers unconsciously brushed against her lips. Her breathing hitched. "No." She squeezed her eyes shut. “Don't think about it.” The taxi driver glanced back at her upon hearing her muttering to herself, but then he focused back on the road, minding his own business. The car soon rolled into the compound, the moment it stopped, Skyler stepped out before the driver could say anything. He exhaled and drove off. Skyler tried walking briskly towards the door, but she could only leap. Just then, the door suddenly swung open, causing her to jump in fright. “ Skyler!” Noah's voice shouted as he stepped out. “ Noah?” He rushed towards

With silence and precision, Noah walked towards his father's study room, his hand swiping through his phone screen, reading through the latest news.SOPHIA BLACKWOOD, THE CEO OF LUMÉRA BEAUTY, RELEASED TEMPORARILY DUE TO LACK OF SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE.He scoffed. ‘ Guess she still has someone backing her up.’Then he smirked. “ We'll see how long they'll keep this up.” Just then, he arrived at his father's study room, grabbed the knob and twisted it open, he strode in without knocking. His eyes fell on his father sitting across the room, behind his desk, with his eyes buried in whatever it is he's reading.He had a pen in his hand, so Noah could immediately tell he was working.“ Is this a right time?” He asked, with a little smile, as he crossed the distance.Gregory glanced up through his glasses. “ Of course it is.”But he still turned back to what he was doing.“ Good afternoon, father.”“ You wouldn't come home if I had not call on you?” “ Not at all.” Noah slumped into the sofa