Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 35

Chapter 35 Jacob Cast A Cold Glance At Ethan

At first, Avery was puzzled about why Layla had such a dramatic reaction, falling suddenly for no apparent reason. It turned out that it was all part of a scheme to create this situation.

Layla knew Jacob was about to return, explaining why the child appeared there. It also explained why Layla fell while holding the child, and she must have intended for the child to get hurt in that fall.

Layla was heartless enough to use the child as her pawn to achieve her goal.

When Avery saw Ethan about to fall, her body reacted faster than her consciousness. She caught Ethan just in time, causing him to land heavily against her.

Ethan's weight landed heavily on her arm, right where she had a port for IV treatment. The doctors had repeatedly warned her not to lift heavy objects or damage her arm.

She couldn't think about all of this in the heat of the moment. Though Ethan wasn't a newborn baby, he was still petite. She didn't consider her own body in the process.

Her rapid descent caused her world to spin, and her arm throbbed with pain.

When she opened her eyes and saw Ethan lying in her arms, looking at her curiously, Avery finally breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he was fine.

Jacob walked in quickly, and Layla was the first to get up and scold Avery angrily, "Miss Adams, I know you hate me, but Ethan is just a child. How could you harm even a child?"

Indeed, to outsiders, it must have seemed like Avery had lunged to harm the child.

Being manipulated by Layla wasn't a new experience for Avery. She was too tired to argue or defend herself. Her body was wracked with pain, sweat covering her forehead and back. Even taking a breath was painful.

Jacob didn't blame Avery for anything. He crouched down and picked up Ethan but didn't want to leave Avery. He held onto Avery's collar tightly, anxiously mumbling incomprehensible words.

Jacob cast a cold glance at Ethan, and although Ethan was small, he quickly sensed the change in atmosphere and immediately fell silent. He pouted at Avery, seemingly wanting Avery to hold him.

Layla took Ethan from Jacob, and Ethan cried unhappily, not wanting her to touch him.