Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 198: "I made some concessions. After all this time, my father should learn to moderate his reactions," Ethan remarked coolly. Keith burst out laughing. "Only you could manage something like this. So, is this marriage announcement the reason for today's gathering?" "There's more." Ethan set down his wine and delivered his final revelation. "Nyla's pregnant. Better start thinking about those baby gifts." The revelation left Keith and Jameson reeling, their minds struggling to process the cascade of news. Jameson, the more composed one, recovered first.

"We'll handle gifts tomorrow-this is quite the surprise for today." Keith, shaped by years of bar culture, processed things differently. "Well, Ethan, you're quite the advocate for family planning!" he quipped. Jameson took a measured sip of his drink, chuckling. "You're just as enthusiastic about population growth yourself." Keith playfully threw a punch, which Jameson deftly caught. Ethan, basking in his good mood, simply observed their friendly banter. After Jameson's departure, Keith lingered with Ethan over drinks, keeping the session light. Suddenly, Keith's expression turned serious.

"You didn't marry Nyla just because she's pregnant, right? What happens after the baby arrives?" "I can't say," Ethan replied evenly. Keith's heart sank. Could this be the real motivation? Was Ethan truly callous enough to marry her because of the pregnancy, only to abandon her later? As Keith wrestled between loyalty and conscience, Ethan continued, "I might be emotionally challenged, but she's different." Explore fresh updates on gⱯlnσνes․com Keith was left speechless for a moment.

He clutched his chest, feeling as if he'd just survived an emotional rollercoaster, relieved that both friendship and principles remained intact. "So you've figured out your feelings?" Keith probed. Ethan shook his head. "Not yet." "Not yet?" Keith nearly exploded. "You should really consider therapy for these emotional issues." The abrupt silence made Keith realize he'd ventured into forbidden territory. This subject was practically taboo for Ethan. For years, people had regarded Ethan as emotionally barren, and they weren't wrong.

Following Zaylee's death, Ethan had been molded into a business automaton, his life reduced to work and endless training. Roger's treatment had been brutal. While Keith condemned Roger's cruelty, Ethan seemed to accept it without complaint. It was during this period that his emotional disorders were diagnosed. Zaylee's death marked a watershed moment in his life. Everyone assumed Ethan was traumatized, his fear stemming from his mother's apparent homicidal instability. None realized that fear wasn't his true issue-he had lost faith in humanity itself. . . .