Chapter 2The Doctor's Perfect Creation
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Ethan rushed home.
Seeing me on the sofa, he hugged me as if he'd lost and found a treasure.
"You scared me, honey. I looked everywhere at the hospital. My heart almost jumped out."
He put my hand on his chest.
His heart was pounding.
If I hadn't seen the message Chloe sent me, I might have believed him.
[Sister Sarah, do you know what the best skincare product is? It's a lover's care. Dr. Sterling and I unlocked so many poses just now. My skin feels so smooth.]
I looked up.
The hickeys peeking out from Ethan's collar screamed at me.
He nuzzled into my neck.
"Treatments are so tiring, but I promise I'll make more time for you. You're the love of my life."
Tiring, but pleasurable, right?
I was numb.
Ethan picked me up and put me in the car.
"The hospital has been busy. We haven't been to our favorite restaurant in ages. It's your birthday, perfect timing."
My nerves twitched.
I realized it had been a long time since we went out.
But at the restaurant, the receptionist said his membership card balance was low.
I remembered he topped it up with fifty grand last time.
The waiters looked at us strangely.
Ethan was flustered, his smile awkward.
Our first meal was here. He proposed here.
Ethan winked at the receptionist and hurriedly topped up the card.
He forced a smile and led me to the window seat.
The same seat where I said yes.
He ordered a cake to change the subject.
[Happy Birthday Miss Chloe]
When the cake arrived, Ethan froze.
He slammed the table, calling the waiter back.
"Is this a mistake? My wife's last name is Miller! This is disrespectful!"
The waiter looked closely at my face and realized.
"Sorry, we misread. We thought it was Miss Chloe from last time..."
Ethan's face darkened. He insisted they made a mistake.
"Honey, we're never coming back here."
"Just eat a bite. I'll take you to see the fireworks."
Bitterness welled up in my heart.
He organized fireworks for me.
He brought his mistress to our special place.
Ethan, you feel like a stranger.
He dragged me excitedly to the rooftop by the river.
He used to spend a fortune just to make me smile.
He still did, just not the same him.
Ethan hugged me from behind.
"Look, baby! Fireworks! Happy?"
In the flashing lights, tears streamed down my face.
His phone beeped.
He frowned.
"The hospital again. I don't care. Today is for my wife."
He hung up several times, but finally answered.
"I said stop calling!"
The other side didn't speak, just sent a photo.
Ethan's Adam's apple bobbed. His anger vanished.
I waved my hand.
"Don't delay work for me."
Ethan sighed, pretending to be torn, saying he'd be back soon.
But I received a message from Chloe:
[Dr. Sterling is so easy. A new bikini sets him on fire. Borrowing him for a bit~]