Though paralyzed, still radiantly charming!

Chapter 154: Did you tell Officer Jessica about our date today?

In the hospital’s bathroom, Blair stood under the showerhead, letting the water gently cascade over her face, soaking her short hair and deep eyes.

She stood silently, a slight smile on her cheeks, motionless, just closing her eyes to feel the touch of the water.

Deep inside, though, her emotions were tumultuous.

Ethan was getting healthier, and his relationship with his mom was changing—both happy developments.

But whenever she was alone, she felt lonelier than ever.

“It’s okay.” Blair took a deep breath, calming the storm inside her.

She reopened her eyes and looked at her reflection in the mirror, her dashing face showing determination.

After her shower, Blair stepped out of the bathroom, her hair still slightly damp, her bathrobe casually wrapped around her, exuding a neutral charm with an unexpected hint of sexiness.

“You took a really long shower today,” Ethan remarked, leaning against the headboard, browsing his phone for dating tips.

Though the tips were a bit quirky, they sometimes worked wonders.

And since the object of his affection was his beautiful aunt, his fantasies were a bit more vivid.

“Hmm,” Blair chuckled as usual, grabbing a towel to dry her hair. “Got your date plans with mom sorted out? It’s your first date, right?”

“Don’t worry about it,” Ethan replied, not wanting to share too much with Blair, even though she was always supportive.

But the relationship between Scarlett and Blair was complicated, and talking about it made him feel oddly embarrassed.

Changing the subject, Ethan teased, “After I marry Aunt Scarlett, are you going to start calling me ‘dad’?”

His words hung in the air just as Blair paused in her hair-drying, but she quickly recovered, “You’re just going on your first date, maybe hold off on naming your future kids.”

“It’s just a matter of time, my heart is set on Aunt Scarlett,” Ethan said, turning to look at Blair. “When I marry Aunt Scarlett, will you bless us?”

Blair saw the seriousness in his eyes,she knew he meant it.

After a moment of silence, she smiled, “Of course.”

As night fell, the hospital ward was bathed in soft light, with occasional footsteps of nurses checking on patients.

Ethan lay in his hospital bed, smiling, the light from his phone illuminating his face. He had just found out that Katherine’s court case was scheduled for this week.

With all the chaos he had stirred up, keeping it low-key was no longer an option.

Once the verdict was in, he could complete his mission.

Lately, it seemed like one piece of good news followed another.

In the next bed, Blair lay quietly, her gaze drifting through the window to the dark night sky.

Her mind echoed with the conversation she had just had with Ethan, his happy, foolish grin.

“Blair, aren’t you asleep yet?” Ethan suddenly spoke.

“Not yet,” Blair responded, the two of them often talked after lights out, this wasn’t the first time.

“Thanks for all your help recently,” Ethan said softly.

Once this mission was over, he would earn a thousand points, enough to exchange for a healing potion.

That way, he could cure his congenital heart disease and wouldn’t have to worry about suddenly dying one day.

Once he was healthy, he didn’t plan to stay in the hospital any longer.

“No need to thank me,” Blair smiled, content with their relationship as it was, feeling truly happy.

Morning sunlight streamed through the hospital window.

Ethan had put on a carefully chosen outfit, ready for his date with the woman he liked, always a reason for uncontrollable joy.

“What excuse should I use to hold Aunt Scarlett’s hand?” Ethan pondered on the subway.

Despite their intimacy—they had kissed and even been more physically close—they had never held hands in public due to their special relationship.

He arrived 15 minutes early at the meeting spot.

From a distance, he saw Scarlett standing at the entrance of the aquarium.

Unlike her usual tight uniform, today Scarlett wore a simple yet stylish dress that swayed gently with her steps.

Her slender legs were clad in black stockings, perfectly outlining her curves, and her black high heels added a touch of mysterious allure.

“Ah, Aunt Scarlett, have you been waiting long?” Ethan hurried over. “Am I late?”

Scarlett gathered her long hair. “No, I just got here too. We’re actually 15 minutes early. You’re not late at all. Let’s go.”

With that, Scarlett naturally took Ethan’s hand.

“Uh,” Ethan felt awkward, having worried about how to initiate hand-holding, only to find he had overthought it.

“What’s wrong?” Scarlett looked back.

“Nothing, Aunt Scarlett, let’s go.” Ethan tightened his grip on her smooth, slender hand, thinking about all the couple-like things they could do with these hands in the future.

Inside the aquarium, the lighting was soft, tinted with the blue of the ocean.

Various marine creatures swam freely, their movements either graceful or lively, creating a vivid underwater tableau.

Ethan and Scarlett walked side by side through the winding glass tunnel, surrounded by the deep blue water and colorful fish.

Scarlett watched intently.

Ethan, however, wasn’t focused on the fish. He stole glances at Scarlett, admiring her mature beauty and those long legs in black stockings.

With her high heels, Scarlett looked very sophisticated, exuding a unique charm.

Ethan felt lucky that such a beauty, because of Blair, had remained single.

Gradually, Ethan noticed something odd.

Though they were holding hands, men passing by would occasionally turn to sneak a peek at Scarlett, as if they were itching to come over and strike up a conversation.

Ethan quickly realized the problem.

His delicate features made him look young.

Together, Scarlett’s mature elegance and his youthful appearance made them look more like a mother and son than a couple.

Just then, Ethan felt Scarlett squeeze his hand.

She turned to him, a smile playing on her lips, her eyes twinkling as if she had read his mind.

“Cough, cough.” Ethan, feeling awkward, pointed at a colorful tropical fish. “Aunt Scarlett, look at that fish, it’s quite plump!”

“Yes~” Scarlett looked up, her eyes still smiling. “It’s the season for eating fish again. Have you not had any fish during the days you were gone?”

“…” Ethan’s mouth twitched. Aunt Scarlett was clearly concerned about his recent disappearance and the scene she had witnessed between him and Katherine.

He was about to explain when he spotted a familiar figure not far away.

The imposing and serious beauty, Prosecutor Katherine.

Beside her was a man, none other than Lucas, whom Ethan had had beaten up and sent to the hospital.

“Aunt Scarlett, did you tell Officer Jessica about our date today?” Ethan’s mouth twitched again, finding it hard to believe such a coincidence.