Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 489

Chapter 489 Revenge

Chapter 489 Revenge

The only person she’d fallen out with lately was Marshall.

She gave the cops a brief summary of what happened, her

catch the guy, not make me play detective.”

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tone sharp and clipped. “I believe your job is to

The officers exchanged uneasy glances. Then came the wail of sirens as the ambulance pulled up. Dawn slipped an arm around Ethan to help him inside.

“Dawn, really, I’m fine.”

He had only meant to tease her, but when he saw the worry clouding her face, the words died in his throat. He leaned in and kissed her forehead softly. “Don’t stress over me.”

Blood had already soaked through his sleeve. He was nowhere near fine.

Dawn’s eyes reddened, and she glared at him with a mix of anger and fear.

The paramedic examined his arm and spoke with a calm tone. “There’s a fracture. We’ll need an X–ray once we get to the hospital.”

The nurse noticed Dawn’s silence and gave her a gentle smile. “Try not to worry, ma’am. He’s strong. He’ll bounce back fast.”

Dawn whispered a polite thank–you before turning her gaze back to Ethan.

“Does it hurt?”

He smiled faintly. “It doesn’t. Can’t believe you fell for it.”

His hand closed around hers, firm and warm. “It’s a good thing I came to pick you up. This could’ve ended much worse.”

That rider had been after her. There was no doubt in his mind.

The thought darkened his expression, shadows settling deep in his eyes.

“You think it was Marshall?”

The scene replayed in Dawn’s head in flashes of light and sound. Fear coiled in her chest. Ethan was right. If he hadn’t been there, she wouldn’t have gotten away with just a broken bone.

Ethan lifted her hand to his lips and kissed it gently. “I’ll figure out who’s behind this. But for now, let your assistant drive you around. Or should I send two of my men to keep an eye on you?”

Dawn shook her head. “Let Mason handle it. Too much security would make it worse.”

“Fine.”

“Wait,” she said, her lips curving in a small smile. “I’m shocked. You’re actually letting Mason drive me?

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Chapter 489 Revenge

Dawn shot him a cool glance. “You look way too pleased about having a broken arm.

Ethan had no comeback.

Ethan pressed his fingers to his mouth and coughed, trying not to smile.

He couldn’t really deny it. Maybe, deep down, he didn’t mind.

Because now, with his arm in a sling, Dawn couldn’t find an excuse to stay away.

He chuckled under his breath and ruffled her hair. “Come on. You can’t tell I’m joking? You can be a little serious sometimes.”

“Then behave yourself while you’re healing. If your arm doesn’t recover, don’t expect me to take pity on you.”

Dawn exhaled softly, the tension finally leaving her shoulders. She was still early in her pregnancy, and she had to avoid too much contact. Lately, she’d been coming up with excuses to keep some space, but now his injury had saved her the trouble.

When they walked out of the hospital, Oliver was waiting by the car. He gave his boss a cautious glance and When they walked out of the hospital, Oliver was waiting decided things didn’t look too bad.

He opened the door quickly.

“Mr. Jackson, tonight’s business dinner—”

“What dinner?” Before he could finish, Dawn’s cold voice cut in. “You’re not really expecting him to show up for clients in this condition, are you?”

“I…” Oliver’s eyes darted between them. “Mr. Jackson?”

Ethan acted confused and leaned more heavily against Dawn, looking weak. “Yeah. Look at me. I’m barely standing.”

Oliver went silent.

Dawn helped Ethan into the car, her voice sharp.

“Get plenty of rest. That’s your top priority. You pay your employees to handle these things for you. If they can’t manage that much, maybe you hired the wrong people.”