#Chapter 45 Ethan

Mia I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how much to reveal. “It’s… complicated. My husband is involved in some things that have made this situation more difficult. He assigned the bodyguards.” Ethan raised an eyebrow, clearly curious but not asking for details. " Must be quite the guy... Well, if there’s anything I can do to help, just let me know. It’s good to see a familiar face in such a stressful situation.” He gave me a reassuring smile before turning his attention to the medical equipment, clearly preparing himself for his next tasks. “I’ll check in on your mother’s progress. Just let me know if you need anything.” I nodded. “Thank you, Ethan. I appreciate it.” Ethan smiled back. "Of course, Mia. I’m happy to help. It’s been a while. How have you been?” I tried to sound casual, though the weight of recent events still pressed heavily on me. “Busy, as always." "I remember how busy you were... Made it damn hard..." I scoffed. "With good reason. I remember you were q