Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 365

Seeing Ines unwilling to say more, Jeffery didn't press further, just shook his head and sighed, "My little cousin, who used to be all about keeping her distance from men and not dating, is gone."

"Hey, you’re really blowing this out of proportion." Ines pouted slightly, unhappy with Jeffery's words.

"Don't think I don't know. There were quite a few guys chasing you, but you never showed any interest. I thought you were gonna end up an old maid, not getting married until after 30. But here you are, married at 27. Didn't see that coming." Jeffery said.

"27 isn't young, okay. It's not surprising that I got married at this age." Ines said.

Hearing this, Joy couldn't help but chime in, "I didn't marry your cousin until I was 30."

"That's different, you two were dating for a few years. If you weren't dating, you'd be in the same boat as me." Ines said.

Joy laughed, "I'm the normal one here. I didn't have the guts to marry a man I'd only met once."

Ethan, just off the phone, walked over and heard their conversation, asking with amusement, "So, Izzy had a lot of suitors?"

Before Jeffery could answer, Ines laughed, "Of course. Did you think you were the only one with good taste? Everyone's eyes are sharp."

At this, they all burst into laughter. After leaving the hospital, Jeffery and Joy went in a different direction. Before leaving, Jeffery pulled Ethan aside, seriously saying, "Ethan, I may just be a humble architect, and I can't compare to someone of your status. But Izzy is my only cousin. If she ever gets hurt, I'll do whatever it takes to stand up for her."

Ethan just smiled, lightly thumping his chest, and said with a laugh, "Don't worry about it. I won't give you the chance. You can rest easy."

"I hope so." Jeffery smiled back.

Ines didn't need to ask to know what Jeffery would say to Ethan, so she remained silent. Instead, she turned her attention to Ethan, "Ethan, we're at the hospital. Aren't you going to check on Silvia? She doesn't look so good."

"Izzy, I've told you, there's nothing between Silvia and me anymore. I won't see her alone. You can relax." Ethan said.

"It's not that I don't trust you. I've been feeling a bit uneasy lately, like something's about to happen." Ines couldn't help but rub her chest. She'd been feeling like this for days.

Ethan frowned, "Is it severe? Do you need to see a doctor?"

"No need for that. Just a little discomfort, probably related to my emotions." Ines said.