Chapter 243

A week later, word about Ethan Shaw’s legs being miraculously healed somehow “accidentally” made its way to the Shaw family’s old estate. Sophie Larkspur wasted no time calling Celeste Harper. "What’s going on with Ethan’s legs? I heard he’s walking now—is that true?" "Oh? You heard already?" Celeste pretended to be surprised. "Where did you hear that from?" "So it’s true then? Why on earth didn’t you tell me something this big?" "Well, he’s still doing rehab, and the doctor said it's hard to tell if he’ll be completely back to normal. We didn’t want to get your hopes up for nothing.” “Don’t be silly. Even if he can only stand for one second, I’d still be thrilled. Bring him home already—Mr. Shaw knows too, and everyone’s waiting for you two.” Celeste paused, feigning hesitation. “Okay. I’ll ask Ethan what he thinks first.” After she hung up, Celeste finally let out a breath and glanced back at the man on the couch by the window, a book in hand. She frowned, not hiding the frustration