His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 203

Chapter 203

Mia Carter kept her head lowered, biting her inner lip. Her mind raced, but she couldn’t find a single word to answer Ethan Hale.

‘Mr. Hale, I was just talking nonsense. There’s no secret struggle,” Ruby Foster interjected sheepishly, trying to find an excuse for Mia. “No party lasts forever. Ms. Carter is still young; she can’t stay at Bayview for the rest of her life.”

Ethan’s narrow eyes remained fixed on Mia, completely ignoring Ruby’s words.

Mia took a deep breath. she looked up and forced a thin smile, echoing Ruby’s sentiment. “She’s right. Even a narriage doesn’t always last a lifetime. It’s just a job.”

She tried to sound casual, but the faint trace of sadness in her soft features didn’t escape Ethan’s notice. To him, it ooked like annoyance-annoyance at their two-year marriage, annoyance at this job.

And the common link between both was him.

Ethan’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his gaze turning sharp. His jawline tightened as he spoke through thin lips. “Rest Issured, Ms. Carter. The next time you mention resigning, the company won’t stop you.”

With that, he turned and strode away.

Leo Martinez sighed repeatedly as he followed him out. “There goes lunch again…”

Ethan’s presence had turned the cafeteria silent. The moment he left, the noise rushed back. Groups of people

uddled together, their eyes frequently darting toward Mia.

Mia sat down and stared at the food on her tray. She had been starving, but suddenly, her appetite was gone.

I’m so sorry,” Ruby said as she sat down. “I didn’t think Mr. Hale would come to the cafeteria. I’ve caused trouble

or you.”

It’s fine.” Mia forced a smile. “Let’s eat.”

or the sake of the baby in her belly, she had to eat even if she didn’t want to.

People really can’t keep their mouths shut,” Ruby whispered, noticing the low chatter about the recent incident. She felt even more guilty. “I’m really sorry, Mia.”

Mia patted her hand. “Just eat. It’ll get cold.”

I’ll pass the word along to lan Reed for you,” Ruby added. She had originally wanted to play matchmaker, but after causing this mess, she was too embarrassed to push it further.

Mia simply nodded.

After lunch, Ruby called Ian Reed. However, it had no effect. Ian continued to message Mia from 9 to 5,

eminding her of weather changes and telling her to eat lunch.

What Mia didn’t know was that Ian had even asked Ruby to bring more soup to her. Ruby, feeling awkward, had ‘efused.

Since Ethan had announced the wedding date, the stock prices for both Bayview and the Bennett family’s

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company had been soaring. To give the Bennetts another boost, Ethan began attending social events and galas much more frequently than before.

Mia usually managed to avoid the drinking, leaving Leo to take the hits for Ethan. After several consecutive nights of heavy drinking, Leo finally hit his limit and fell ill.

There was a gala tonight, and Mia had no choice but to accompany Ethan.

‘At 3:00 PM, go to the Bennett house and pick up Chloe. Take her directly to the hotel to meet us,” Ethan instructed as they entered the office.

‘Understood,” Mia replied.

As they headed toward the elevators, the receptionist suddenly called out, “Ms. Carter! There’s something here for

you!”

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