Chapter 35

A long while later, Ethan said, "Come here." His voice was incredibly raspy. Not daring to disobey, Grace inched her way over. Heat radiated off his body in waves, and even the exposed skin from his open collar was shiny with a sheen of sweat. Seeing as the towel wasn't helping anymore, Ethan slowly straightened and used his hands to splash cold water on his face. Some stray droplets landed on his robe. "Mr. Henderson, don't forget you have a cold!" Ethan tilted his body forward slightly, splashing even more cold water on his face. When he spoke, his voice was still husky. "Then what do you suggest?" That question instantly silenced Grace. Someone of Selene's status was sure to have access to drugs that were above the norm. If even Ethan, who had steely resolve, was suffering to this extent, that meant any normal person would have pounced on her long ago. Besides that, who knew how long the effect would last? Ethan was already sick, and he was still undergoing rehab for his l