Chapter 290

Ethan let out a quiet “mm,” and after a brief silence, answered in a steady tone, “You’re good-looking. Can’t help wanting to stare a little longer.” Clara’s lips twitched slightly. She really did feel her face heating up from his straightforwardness. Clara didn’t glance at him again until they pulled into the villa’s parking spot. She kept her face pointed the other way, stubborn to the end. As Ethan parked the car, his phone on the dashboard buzzed—once, then almost immediately again. Clara didn’t need to look to guess who it was—Lucy, no doubt. Ethan didn’t even bother checking the message. He calmly picked up the phone as they got out. “You’re not gonna read it?” Clara asked, still holding his hand but eyeing him curiously. He glanced at the screen, then replied with a cool look, “Do you want to read it?” Clara looked at him, expression unreadable. “Two messages back to back, maybe it’s something urgent?” Ethan didn’t hesitate for a second. “Even if it is, you come first.” He said