A Marriage Without Touch, A Goodbye Without Tears (Amelia and Ethan) novel Chapter 227

Chapter 227 A Bitter Smile and a New Plan

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“It really is a pity,” Jace sighed. “My late wife and I were married for over ten years, and we never had a child. The hospital checked, they said I’m perfectly fine. Ms. Gray, you’re still young, and you look healthy. If we end up together, we should hurry. It would be best if you gave me a big, healthy son to carry on my family name.”

The sour taste in Hannah’s stomach rose to her throat. If she heard one more word, she would throw the spot.

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She wanted to grab the glass of lemon water in front of her and splash it straight into this shameless man’s face. She wanted to point at him and curse him for dreaming too big, then tell him he wasn’t even worthy of tying Ethan’s shoes.

Anger burned through her reason.

Yet just as she was about to explode, something hit her. Her eyes flickered.

Since that old woman wanted her so badly to find another man, why shouldn’t Amelia be the one to enjoy this so–called good fortune?

At that thought, the humiliation in Hannah’s eyes faded.

She even relaxed her hand and stopped struggling, letting Jace hold it. She tilted her head slightly and looked at him with watery eyes.

“Mr. Wilder, you’re hurting me.”

Jace froze. Seeing her fragile expression, his heart almost melted.

He loosened his grip but didn’t let go, rubbing the back of her hand with his rough thumb. “Oh, I’m sorry. I got too excited. Hannah… can I call you that? The moment I saw you, I felt we were meant to be.”

Hannah endured the sickening touch and answered softly, letting him.

The next half hour felt like a slow torture.

She swallowed her disgust and listened as Jace bragged about how much money his small factory made each year. She listened to him ramble about raising a son and building his legacy,

When he asked what she thought about Ethan, she even showed a careful hint of bitterness and said softly, “Mr. Rowe is like a cloud in the sky. Someone like me wouldn’t even dare to dream.”

Those words pleased Jace greatly.

Half an hour later, Jace finally left, fully satisfied.

Before he left, he squeezed Hannah’s hand again and said with a greasy smile, “Hannah, wait for my call. Another day, I’ll take you to see my factory.”

Hannah kept a gentle smile on her face and nodded, watching his slightly overweight figure disappear through the door.

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Chapter 227 A Bitter Smile and a New Plan

From a corner not far away, Grace had been watching everything.

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She walked over and sat across from Hannah, smiling with satisfaction, though a hint of doubt hid in her

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She had expected Hannah, with her pride, to be cold and distant toward someone like Jace. Even if she did not dare cause a scene, she should have looked unwilling.

Yet Hannah had shown no disgust at all. She had even chatted with him warmly.

This result was what Grace wanted, but Hannah’s obedience felt strangely unsettling.

Then Grace reconsidered. As long as Hannah got involved with another man, she would have no energy left to cling to Ethan.

That was enough.

Grace cleared her throat and spoke like a caring elder. “It’s good that you can accept Mr. Wilder.

“Hannah, you must understand. You already have a child. Your situation is different now. Instead of holding on to unrealistic hopes, you should be practical. Find a man like Mr. Wilder, with a decent life and sincere heart, and live the rest of your life in peace.”

Every word sounded like it was for her own good.

Hannah lowered her head obediently. Her voice came out dull. “Mrs. Rowe, I understand. Thank you for your concern.”

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