“I’m heading back to the family estate. You stay here and wait for me like a good girl,” Ethan said, patting her head.
Elena had always disliked the atmosphere of the Scott Family’s old estate. Back when Ethan wanted to adopt her, the estate’s residents had strongly opposed the decision, leading to a major fallout between them.
In recent years, Elena only visited the Scott Family estate on New Year's Eve, worried they would label her rude if she didn’t. Even though she faced cold shoulders and humiliation, she gritted her teeth and went to pay her respects.
“I want to go with you,” she said firmly.
Her gaze was unwavering. With so little time left, she couldn’t afford to waste it. Every second spent with Ethan mattered.
Ethan was a bit surprised. Normally, the mere mention of visiting the estate would make her retreat instantly. Today, however, she was unusually proactive.
“Not afraid of their words?” he asked.
“Other than your words, I don’t care what anyone else says,” Elena replied, pointing to her ears. “In one ear, out the other.”
Ethan chuckled. He remembered that the estate had recently hired a chef from Elena’s hometown.
If she went, she could enjoy some familiar dishes, so he agreed to take her along.
What Elena didn’t know was that Sienna would also be there.
Today’s meal was meant to discuss Ethan and Sienna’s wedding. After the car accident, Ethan had taken Sienna to register their marriage without informing his family in advance. Now that things had unfolded the way they did, the Scott Family could see how deeply Ethan loved Sienna.
Reluctantly, they agreed to the marriage.
There was one condition though: Sienna had to leave the entertainment industry.
“Sienny, our Scott Family doesn’t like women putting themselves in the spotlight, especially in an industry with such a bad reputation. Leave your career before joining our family—that’s the old man’s stance as well,” said Esther, Ethan’s mother. Her tone was indifferent, neither warm nor cold.
Sienna wasn’t Esther’s ideal choice, but she was leagues better than Elena. Esther was determined to prevent Elena from staying by Ethan’s side and causing more trouble.
“Elena, Ethan is about to get married. You’re already grown up—it’s not appropriate for you to keep living with him. Find some time to move out,” Esther said firmly.