Chapter 109 They Were A Couple Now


    Ethan slowly loosened his grip on J''s wrist. His slender fingers trailed down her hand and


    inteced her fingers.


    He kissed her knuckles and smiled. "You have said a lot. Catch some breath now. Is your throat


    dry?"


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    J was taken aback; she stared at him with wide eyes. A blush crept onto her cheeks. She


    lowered her gaze, batting her eyshes.


    Ethan didn''t say anything more. He stroked her palm and looked at her shy face. The smile lit up his


    face; he looked more handsome than ever.


    Somehow, the lust in his eyes seemed appealing rather than annoying.


    "Tell me something. Would you rather get a loan from a bank than ask me for help?"


    "You are no better than I am. You have no money. Even if you have savings, I don''t think it would be


    enough to pay for the surgery." J smiled and looked at him. Then, she drank the milk and


    ced the ss on the table.


    Ethan was rendered speechless. Judging by J''s impression of him, it was indeed unreasonable


    for him to offer the money for the surgery. It would garner her suspicion.


    He frowned and said, "You should have at least asked me to find a way to help you. I could also ask


    around for money."


    After a moment''s thought, J looked at him intently. "I don''t have the habit of depending on


    others. Hannah is old and weak. I have been solving all the problems myself without seeking


    anyone''s help ever since I was a child. If I started depending on others, then it would be a


    habit. As time goes by, it would turn into a weakness. After all, you can only rely on yourself."


    "That makes sense, in a way." Ethan nodded in understanding. He leaned against the sofa, his hair


    bouncing with every move. "Come here," he said, stretching out his hand.


    J bit her bottom lip in embarrassment. But her body reacted on its own ord. She nestled in


    Ethan''s arms and let out a weary sigh. Ethan pulled J closer to him and wrapped the nket


    around them. "Are you cold? Do you want me to get a quilt from the bedroom?"


    Outside the window, the streets were pitch dark. Only the dimmps illuminated the road. The wind


    howled, and the raindrops pattered on the green leaves. It finally began to rain.


    "No need." J nestled closer to him. The warmth of his body seeped into hers. It felt as if he


    were her own, cozy heater.


    She leaned against Ethan''s chest and inhaled his fresh, manly scent. A contented sigh escaped her


    lips. Suddenly, her eyes sprang open. She looked at him and asked. "Did you collect the clothes I


    washed today?"


    "Yes. I have folded and kept the clothes in your bedroom." Ethan moved his arm, pulling her closer


    to him, making her lean on his shoulder morefortably.


    Once the football game ended, Ethan picked up the remote control and switched to a horror movie.


    It was still pouring outside.


    "You have to change your habit," Ethan said, breaking the silence. J was engrossed in the film.


    Hearing his voice, she turned and looked at him quizzically.


    "What?"


    "From now on, you have me. You don''t have to struggle on your own," Ethan said softly, stroking her


    silky hair.


    J looked out of the window without answering him.


    "Don''t think about a loan for the time being. I''ll try to find a way to get the money. Listen to me. We


    still have a couple of days left. Let taking a loan from the bank be ourst resort." Ethan rubbed his


    fingers against her soft cheek and looked into her eyes. He wanted her to trust him.


    Ethan''s handsome face made her dizzy. J finally nodded in agreement.


    A faint smile stretched across Ethan''s lips. He cupped her cheeks and kissed her, slipping his


    tongue into her mouth.


    They were a couple now.