Though paralyzed, still radiantly charming!

Chapter 153: Blair's intentions

Chapter 153: Blair’s intentions

Ethan turned around and saw Scarlett standing behind him, dressed in a sleek business suit, standing at the hospital entrance.

Her aunt had started a new job as a teacher, wearing a well-tailored suit that perfectly outlined her slender figure, adding a touch of professionalism and elegance to her usual mature and sexy demeanor.

Her shirt was immaculate white, with the collar slightly open, revealing a casual yet dignified charm.

With her long legs in black stockings and high heels under her pencil skirt, Ethan wondered how the students could focus on their studies with her looking like that.

“Auntie,” Ethan hurried over, reaching out to take her hand, but she dodged and turned around, “Let’s go.”

Scarlett gathered her hair, her mood complex.

She had just seen Ethan get out of the car, accompanied by a tall, beautiful woman. From their demeanor, as a woman, she instinctively felt there was something going on between them.

A nameless sense of loss welled up in her heart.

Although she had always avoided discussing their relationship.

But over the past few days, Ethan’s mysterious actions and disappearances, she was sure, had something to do with this beautiful woman.

These thoughts circled in her mind, weighing heavily on her mood.

Ethan silently followed behind Scarlett, the two of them walking one after the other through the hospital corridors, eventually returning to the ward.

All the way, Scarlett remained silent, the air filled with an indescribable tension and silence.

“Strange?” Ethan frowned, staring at Scarlett’s high heels, feeling that his aunt seemed to be in a bad mood today.

And it was because of him.

Scarlett walked ahead, her back appearing somewhat cold.

She didn’t look back at Ethan once, as if expressing her displeasure in this manner.

Ethan didn’t break the silence either,he just quietly followed Scarlett, his mind racing with thoughts.

Having been involved with his aunt, then disappearing without a word for so many days seemed a bit too much.

It was almost like the cliché of a guy who doesn’t own up after getting what he wants.

Once they entered the ward, Scarlett didn’t hesitate and began her adept cleaning routine.

Her movements were skilled, her business attire swaying gently with her actions, and her sheer stockings outlining her slender legs.

Ethan naturally sat back on the bed, secretly watching Scarlett busy herself.

In his paralyzed life, he often secretly admired his aunt’s beautiful legs in black stockings, cared for meticulously by her.

Whether cleaning his body, changing his clothes, or feeding him.

His aunt never complained, her eyes always carrying a hint of sadness but filled with maternal love.

Ethan couldn’t quite tell if he saw her as a girlfriend or a mother.

He knew his aunt might be waiting for him to explain his situation with Katherine.

But he absolutely couldn’t reveal the details about the system.

He still had to wait for Katherine’s court case to complete his mission.

Just then.

Footsteps sounded at the door, and Blair walked into the ward carrying a shopping bag.

As soon as she entered, she sharply sensed that something was off in the atmosphere of the ward.

Blair’s gaze shifted between Scarlett and Ethan.

She noticed their stiffness and the awkward, tense air filling the room.

Blair slightly raised her eyebrows and quietly sat down on another bed.

After bustling around the ward for a while and finishing her cleaning tasks, Scarlett prepared to leave.

Her demeanor was somewhat cold, confirming to Ethan that she was indeed angry.

Ethan felt uneasy, unsure of how much his secrecy had affected her.

He turned to Blair, “Is Auntie mad?”

Blair put down the magazine she was holding, slightly lifted her head, her eyes playful, “Whether she’s mad, you should probably ask her directly.”

“I rarely see Auntie like this,” Ethan crossed his arms, “She’s acting kind of like a jealous schoolgirl.”

He had always seen Scarlett as a beautiful elder.

“Don’t overthink it,” Blair said, sitting with her legs crossed. “Mom’s not the petty type. Why don’t you just be straightforward and tell her what you’re thinking?”

“And…” Blair looked up, “Mom’s really popular at school right now. If someone else sweeps her off her feet, you’ll regret it if you’re too late.”

“I’ll think about it.” Ethan had no doubts about that—who could resist a gorgeous teacher in black stockings? “Okay, I’ll give it a try.”

He picked up his phone and quickly typed out a message: “Auntie, I’d like to go to the aquarium with you this weekend, is that okay?”

Meanwhile.

Scarlett sat quietly on the bus, her gaze out the window, her thoughts drifting far away.

Her phone was in her hand, displaying Ethan’s message.

After a moment of silence, she picked up her phone and read the text.

A complex wave of emotions surged through her.

Her feelings for Ethan had always been complicated, initially feeling like maternal care.

From comforting him at first.

To seeing him earn enough money for the family and solving one problem after another.

Scarlett suddenly realized that the way she looked at him had shifted to include admiration and affection for a man, not just a boy.

She wasn’t sure how to face these feelings—whether to see them as taboo, letting time fade them, or to bravely pursue her own happiness.

Her heart was filled with conflict and struggle.

Reason told her, with their age difference laid bare, even if they were together, she worried it would only bring Ethan trouble and pain.

Today’s events were just a catalyst.

Back in the ward.

As time ticked by, Ethan’s anxiety grew. He kept checking his phone. “Hey, Blair, do you think Auntie is really mad at me and ignoring me?”

Just then, his phone vibrated. He eagerly opened the message.

“Okay.” Scarlett’s reply was brief and clear.

“Yes!” Ethan clenched his fist, “I need to prepare well.”

Blair sat to the side, a flicker of emotion crossing her eyes as she watched Ethan’s joyful expression, but she quickly returned to her usual calm demeanor.

Blair’s face remained unchanged, still cool and composed.

But just now, she distinctly felt an unusual emotion stirring quietly within her.

She watched Ethan’s happy smile at his mom’s agreement, yet she didn’t feel happy.

This feeling was unfamiliar to Blair, and she wasn’t sure what it meant. She shook her head, trying to clear the cluttered thoughts from her mind.

“I’m going to take a shower,” Blair said suddenly, getting up from the bed, feeling a sudden urge to be under the water.