Adopted to Biological? Keep Your Golden Child Scapegoat Out novel Chapter 51

Chapter 15

Being ignored again washed over Ethan with a wave of helplessness. The light in his eyes dimmed noticeably.

His parents saw his expression and instantly knew something was wrong.

“What did Avery say?” They sounded worried.

Even now, Ethan couldn’t tell his parents that things with Avery had reached the point of “never speak to each other again.”

So he couldn’t repeat her harsh words and just gave them a vague answer.

“She doesn’t want her parents to know about this and meet us. She wants us to go home.”

His parents‘ hearts sank.

When they first learned about the situation they’d hoped everything could be resolved through honest conversation. If the kids could put the past behind them and get back together the families would be even closer than before.

But the most important thing was respecting the children’s feelings.

And judging by Avery’s attitude that possibility seemed pretty small.

They both sighed and frowned.

“If Avery doesn’t want to see us then we’ll drop it. But you still owe her an apology. We can’t let your mistake ruin decades of friendship between our families.”

Ethan couldn’t say a word. His mood was beyond bleak.

The family booked direct flights to Barcelona.

After landing Mr. Miller called Mr. Collins to explain the situation.

That evening both families met at a restaurant on the coast.

After a month apart Avery looked thinner but her complexion was healthy.

For the first half hour she just sat in the corner without speaking after a brief hello.

The parents chatted about various things.

When they heard about the wedding being called off the Collins were surprised and asked why.

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The Millers and Ethan had no idea how to answer so they kept it vague.

“Something came up at the last minute. Sophia didn’t want to go through with it so they called it off.”

Seeing their discomfort Mrs. Collins didn’t press further and changed the subject.

“Well these things happen. You can’t force love.”

“Exactly! Since there’s no wedding to worry about why don’t you stay in Spain with us for a while? Take some time

to relax.”

At this Avery finally spoke up.

“Mom Dad. Didn’t you promise Aunt Kate you’d visit her in a couple days?”

The message couldn’t be clearer.

The Millers looked embarrassed.

Ethan’s eyes flashed with panic. “It’s fine Uncle and Auntie Collins. You go ahead with your plans. I’ll take care of my parents. We can meet up when you get back.”

He clearly intended to stay in Spain.

Avery felt a surge of annoyance. She stared at Ethan with undisguised impatience.

“Is that really necessary?”

The room fell into awkward silence.

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