Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 411

Chapter 411 Fate Was Playing a Trick

After holding it in for so long, all she could come up with was a lame insult.

Footsteps stopped next to her.

Ethan reached out and pulled. She fell into his arms without even realizing it.

She stared at his face, confused.

“We’re done with the medical check–up.”

“Huh?”

That easy?

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“We’re done with the medical check–up.” Ethan’s hand cupped her cheek. His eyes roamed over her like a protective barrier, carrying a confusing mix of care and worry that Dawn couldn’t understand.

Or maybe…

She didn’t want to.

Ethan’s voice was low and hoarse. “I just wanted to see if you were hurt. Lucas isn’t a good guy. The only reason he acknowledged you as family was to get what your mom left behind.”

He was worried Vera had left some evidence.

A cautious man like him wouldn’t let such a big threat exist.

Lucas just didn’t expect Ethan to get the stuff first, and that there was no direct evidence inside.

Dawn hadn’t expected him to bring this up. Her heart gave a little jump, and she asked casually, “Why didn’t you tell me before?”

Ethan paused.

He pulled her to her feet, but didn’t let go. He let her sit on his lap.

“Before, I always thought you’d see the Swansons as your only family. I figured if something wasn’t certain, there was no need to tell you yet!”

But in the end…

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His girl was stronger and braver than he though

She didn’t need him to protect her like that.

Dawn lowered her eyes, looking at a spot on her hand, lost in thought.

After a moment, he poked her gently.

“Got something you wanna ask? Ask now.”

“What?”

Dawn looked up, a little slow to catch on.

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Ethan sighed softly and held her small hand. “I kept it from you back then because Roxanne had someone backing her. I wanted to wait until everything was exposed before telling you. I just didn’t expect … that person was hiding too deeply. I still don’t know who it is.”

From the two notes trying to stop Dawn and him from getting married, to the accidents that followed one after another…

It was all connected.

Someone was clearly controlling everything behind the scenes.

No matter how hard he investigated, he was always one step behind. It felt like that person wanted them to see just enough to know something, then the trail would go cold.

If they could leave Ethan helpless, you could guess what kind of person they were.

Even Jonathan, who was abroad now, couldn’t do much.

Roxanne, as the only person who knew everything, used Dawn’s safety and the identity of that person as leverage to force Ethan to marry her.

If it were just about the other person, Ethan wouldn’t care.

But because Dawn’s safety was involved, he had to give in.

Dawn didn’t show much reaction. She kept her head down, watching him play with her fingers. The calm atmosphere made it feel like a casual, honest chat between old friends.

She said softly, “You didn’t say anything three years ago. Why speak up now?

“Aren’t you afraid Roxanne will try to hurt me again?”

Ethan looked up, his deep eyes fixed on her face. “You are now the rightful heir of

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Stonewarden Group, Vincent’s biological daughter. If Roxanne tries to hurt you again, your dad will go after her before I do. She’s smart; she won’t take that risk.”

Dawn chuckled, though it wasn’t clear what she found amusing.

She looked up and met his confused gaze.

“It’s nothing.”

She just thought fate was playing a trick.

Roxanne desperately wanted her dead, but in the end, her biological father turned out to be Roxanne’s adoptive father.

Ethan was right.

Even if Roxanne wanted her dead, she wouldn’t dare make a move herself. That’s why she got

Lucas involved.

As if by some unspoken understanding, right as she thought this, Ethan said in a magnetic voice, “It seems that the person behind Roxanne is Lucas.”

Dawn stayed silent for two seconds. “But there’s one thing I don’t get.”

“Hmm?”

“Lucas only wanted what my mom left behind. Why didn’t he want me to marry you?”

Ethan frowned but didn?

“Could it be…”

answer..

Dawn thought for a moment. “He saw me being with you as a threat?”

After all, with Ethan’s status and power, going against him–even without causing serious harm–was risky.

Ethan gently ruffled her hair, his eyes deep as the ocean. “Whether he is or not, I’ll protect you from now on. I won’t hide anything from you again. Can you … trust me one more time?”

Dawn looked into his eyes and felt as if she were being pulled into a whirlpool.

She’d known this man for years, but this was the first time she’d seen him so cautious.

His expression was hopeful, serious, and a little bit… scared.

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He was actually scared.

Dawn looked away, licked her lips, and asked, “Why?”

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