Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 208

"It's not a maybe, it's a definite." Ashley stated with conviction. Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

"Alright, I got it. I just wanted to figure out her real thoughts. Once I do, I'll naturally be on guard. Now that I understand, I know what to do."

Ashley nodded, "Ines, you're pregnant now, you gotta be careful. Should we tell my brother about this now? I'm kinda on the fence."

Ines had mulled over this question before in the living room. Even if Ethan knew Silvia had a thing for him, he wouldn't act on it due to his guilt towards Leila Caldwell, unless Silvia posed a threat to her and the baby.

"If Silvia wants to keep playing innocent, then let her keep up the charade. I shouldn't tell Ethan, but if she dares to provoke me, I'll let Ethan see the truth with his own eyes."

"That sounds good. Letting my brother see for himself is more convincing than anything. Otherwise, he might be overly suspicious because you're pregnant. Guys usually don't trust our intuition."

Ines chuckled, "You're right."

Feeling tired, Ines dozed off after chatting with Ashley for a while.

Ashley closed the bedroom door and went downstairs, where everyone was still discussing the wedding. The original plan needed to be adjusted due to Ines's sudden pregnancy.

By October, Ines would be nearly six months pregnant and couldn't be busy anymore. They could simplify the wedding, but they felt it would shortchange Ines.

Everyone argued about it. "No way, Ethan, even a simple wedding has some necessary procedures." Erica insisted.

Ethan didn't want to drag this out, "Mom, if we wait for the baby to be born before Izzy and I get married, it's gonna be a long wait."

"We, the Meyer family, only marry one bride, it has to be grand." Erica reprimanded Ethan.

Ethan shoved the responsibility onto Ashley, "Don't we still have Ashley? You can plan her wedding when the time comes."

"Bro, don't try to dump this on me, I'm still far from getting married." Ashley said helplessly.

"Ethan, your mom is right, it would be better to hold the wedding after the baby is born." Phillip also angrily chimed in.

"But that doesn't seem right. The baby is born and then we have the wedding. It's too unfair to Ines." Ethan didn't want to let Ines suffer any grievance. He had been preparing for so long and really didn't want to delay any longer. He wanted to settle this matter as soon as possible.

Trenton inquired, "Ethan, how's your preparation progressing? If readiness is a month away, we might consider advancing the wedding." Ethan replied, "Dad, the wedding preparations are largely on track, barring a few details. However, renovations of our marital residence have just begun; hastening the wedding wouldn't be ideal."

Jacob, seeing everyone arguing, suggested, "Stop arguing. We have seven people, including Ashley. We can decide by voting."

Everyone agreed to this suggestion, and the voting result was predictable.

Only Ethan insisted on having the wedding in October, while everyone else suggested postponing the wedding until after the baby was born. Ashley said to him, "Bro, I think Ines also hopes to have the wedding after the baby is born. Otherwise, she'll worry about the baby in her belly during the

wedding and won't be able to fully enjoy it. I'm not against you, but your wedding really isn't suitable to be pushed forward."

Lauren joked, "Looks like our Ashley is growing up, learning to analyze things." Ashley gave a small smile. She suddenly realized Silvia was missing and asked, "Where did Silvia go?"

Phillip answered, "She just got a call. It seemed to be from a patient's family. They wanted her to come over immediately." Ashley didn't buy it at all. She believed Silvia made an excuse to leave because she was sick of everyone talking about the wedding.

Speaking of Silvia, Phillip said to Ethan, "Ethan, Silvia is out there alone now. She has no relatives. You should help her more. After all, we, the Meyer family, owe her and her sister." Ethan nodded, "I got it, Grandpa."

Hearing this, Ashley teased, "Bro, you can take care of her more often, but don't get yourself involved accidentally, Ines definitely won't let you off."

Ethan glared at Ashley, "What are you talking about?"

"You can just treat me as talking nonsense. But man, you're so amazing, which woman wouldn't want you? My heart flutters just looking at you. If you weren't my real brother, I would've chased after you long ago, without any other women in the picture." Ashley joked.

Jacob knocked on his daughter's head, his usually kind face turning serious, "What are you thinking about all day? Ethan is your brother, stop having these confusing thoughts."

Ashley hooked Jacob's arm, "Dad, don't be mad, I was just joking. I know my relationship with my brother can't change. I was just making a reasonable analogy. Silvia is at the age where she should be looking for a boyfriend. She's alone without any relatives, it's normal for her to have feelings for people around her."