I Wish I Were the Southern Wind, Forever in Your Arms のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

When Ethan returned home that evening, he found the house completely empty.He had come back looking for Cora. The events of that day had unfolded so suddenly that all his plans had been thrown into disarray. And worst of all... they were divorced.Standing in the empty house, Ethan couldn’t quite put his feelings into words.He and Cora had been together for so long that they’d become the most important parts of each other’s lives. Now that she’d been torn away from him, he felt as though something inside him had been hollowed out.This mansion held too many memories of them.Ethan stood motionless, staring at the photograph on the bedside table. It was the only thing Cora had left behind, and the only photograph they’d taken together since moving into the mansion.Back then, she had been a carefree young woman.The girl in the photograph wore a radiant smile, her eyes filled with trust and love for him. He, too, had looked young and inexperienced, far removed from the mature,

Meanwhile, Ethan was still calling Cora over and over again.No matter how many times he tried, he couldn’t get through. Each time he heard the automated message saying her phone was switched off, the panic inside him grew until it was almost unbearable.Just then, Frederick called to demand an update.“Ethan, how did things go?“Has Cora transferred the shares back to you yet? We’ve already offended the Parker family this time. Things are going to be difficult for us from now on.“The company is already unhappy with you. If you can’t get this done, don’t even call yourself a member of the Caldwell family. Just get out!”Frederick issued his final ultimatum. Every word pressed down on Ethan’s chest like a crushing weight.Already on edge, Ethan brushed him off with a few impatient replies.He couldn’t understand it. He had done exactly what Cora had asked. So why wouldn’t she answer his calls?Had she never intended to give the shares back to him in the first place?An absurd

Back home, Ethan Caldwell had a splitting headache.He had never imagined that Cora would sell her shares to Alexander Lawson, his greatest rival.When Ethan had first returned to the Caldwell family, he had already heard plenty about Alexander.Everyone called him a genius, a true golden boy destined for greatness.They were around the same age, came from similarly powerful families, and their companies were business rivals. Although the two families maintained a cordial relationship on the surface, plenty of dirty tricks went on behind the scenes.Naturally, their elders often compared the two young men.Unfortunately, Ethan had grown up away from the Caldwell family and had never received the elite education that came with being born into a wealthy family. In the eyes of outsiders, he simply couldn’t measure up to Alexander.That was precisely why Ethan had worked himself to the bone to prove his worth.Then, one day, he noticed that Alexander seemed to be quietly keeping ta

Cora froze for a moment.“Mr. Lawson, don’t tell me you came all the way here just to wish me a happy Harvest Moon Festival.”She could hardly believe what she was hearing.Alexander smiled, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.“Why not? You did me a huge favor. Can’t I come check on you during the holidays?”His tone was so aggrieved that Cora felt a little embarrassed.She quickly shook her head and poured him a glass of water.“You’re too kind, Mr. Lawson. That’s not what I meant. After all, I can only stay here because you’re protecting me.“By the way, have you eaten yet?”Cora hurried into the kitchen and brought out the lavish spread she’d prepared. She bustled around like a busy little bee, displaying an endearing enthusiasm that was difficult to describe.Watching her busy herself, Alexander couldn’t help smiling.They enjoyed a pleasant dinner together.Alexander wasn’t difficult to get along with. He was gentle and courteous, and more importantly, well-traveled an

Cora froze at his words.She could hardly believe her ears. What exactly had Alexander Lawson just said? She understood every word individually, so why did the sentence as a whole make absolutely no sense to her?Seeing the bewilderment in her eyes, Alexander sighed helplessly.“All these years, I’ve been quietly keeping an eye on you. When I learned you’d acquired Ethan’s shares, I realized the danger you were in and reached out before his family could come after you for them.“Actually, I’ve known for a long time that you were the girl who saved me.”If Ethan Caldwell hadn’t come between them back then, Alexander and Cora might have been together long ago.Alexander had always been confident in himself.Unfortunately, fate had other plans. Ethan had entered the picture and kept them apart for all these years.The thought left Alexander feeling bitter.He lifted his gaze, his expression serious.“Cora, I know this might be a lot for you to take in right now, but that’s all r