His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 205

Chapter 205

‘It’s working hours.”

Ethan Hale’s cold gaze was slightly hazy, laced with a hint of intoxication.

Mia Carter explained calmly, “Ms. Bennett didn’t want me following her. Besides, I need to drive you and Ms.

Bennett back later.”

lan Reed hadn’t met Ethan many times. In their previous encounters, he hadn’t found Ethan particularly difficult to communicate with, despite the rumors. But today, Ethan radiated an icy indifference that made people want to keep their distance.

lan opened his mouth to say hello, but the words died in his throat.

‘Is that so?”

Ethan’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he uttered the two words. He walked over and sat in the woven chair next to Mia. He pressed his fingers against his forehead, looking uncomfortable.

‘I’ll get you some warm water.”

Mia gave a slight nod and turned back toward the ballroom.

Mr. Hale, Ian took the opportunity to greet him.

Ethan acted as if he hadn’t heard, focusing entirely on massaging the bridge of his nose. The pressure of his fingers eft marks on his sharp features.

an awkwardly left the balcony. With Mia out of his sight, he had no choice but to return to Richard Vance’s side.

A few minutes later, Mia returned to the balcony with a glass of warm water.

Ethan was leaning back in the woven chair, his hands resting on his lap with his long fingers interlaced. His eyes vere closed, and his imposing face showed traces of exhaustion.

Mia placed the water gently on the small side table. She went back into the hall to ask a server for a nocha-colored throw blanket and draped it over Ethan. Once finished, she stepped back into the hall and stood guard by the balcony door.

A few people tried to approach Ethan to offer their congratulations, but Mia turned them all away.

Halfway through the party, Ethan had only stayed to give the Bennett family more opportunities to socialize with he business elites. Chloe Bennett was busy networking beside Derek Bennett, her smile practically frozen on her

ace.

She searched the room for Ethan but couldn’t find him until she spotted Mia standing by the balcony door.

What are you doing here?”

Mia’s lips moved slightly. “Mr. Hale is resting.”

As she spoke, Chloe finally saw Ethan napping in the woven chair. She pushed past Mia and stepped onto the balcony.

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Mia looked back and saw Chloe sitting on the arm of the chair, leaning down to wake Ethan.

When he was startled awake, Ethan’s thin eyelids flickered. His eyes, when they opened, were shot through with a hint of blood.

‘Ethan, let’s go. My dad is about done with his networking.”

Chloe reached out, intending to wrap her arm around his neck. Before her hand could touch his shoulder, Ethan grabbed her wrist.

The lazy, soft look in his eyes after his nap vanished instantly, replaced by a sharp clarity.

‘Fine. Let’s go.”

His thin lips parted as he spoke. He released Chloe’s hand and stood up.

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