The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1613

Claire led Lawler away to fetch the car, leaving Barry and Ethan to catch up privately.

Barry asked about his son's college life.

"Ethan, now that you're in college, have any girls caught your eye?"

"Or is there someone you already like?"

"I'm not against you dating, but at this stage in your life, your studies should be your priority."

"Even if you do date, make sure it doesn't negatively impact your education."

Barry felt slightly awkward giving his son relationship advice; he wasn't exactly a smooth talker.

But before he left, Evie Monroe had insisted he have a 'man-to-man' talk with their son.

She argued that since Ethan was growing up and forming his own opinions, they needed to make sure he didn't do anything reckless in college.

It was better to set clear boundaries now so he knew what was expected of him.

If they didn't warn him and he made a colossal mistake later, they would only have themselves to blame.

"Also, never disrespect a girl," Barry added, his tone turning deadly serious.

"I expect you to treat women with absolute respect."

Ethan stared at him.

He had zero interest in dating, yet here he was getting a lecture on respect and romance from his dad.

"Dad, I'm not dating anyone," Ethan explained patiently. "And I don't have my eye on anyone right now."

"If I ever do like someone, I promise I'll treat her with respect."

Barry nodded. "Good. As doctors, we know better than anyone that some damage inflicted on a woman's body is irreversible."

Seeing that Ethan had no interest in the girl who had interrupted them earlier brought Barry a deep sense of relief.

That girl clearly had too many schemes running through her head.

He and his wife were too busy with their careers to deal with that kind of drama.

Claire, on the other hand, was wonderful—but unfortunately, she was already engaged.

Even if he wanted her as a daughter-in-law, it was a lost cause.

"Dad, I promise you, one hundred percent of my energy is focused on my studies."

He literally didn't have the mental bandwidth for anything else.

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