Chapter 219 Mine

Ethan’s POV The room was quiet except for the steady beep of the monitor and the faint shuffle of the nurse outside. Gray was propped up in bed, looking far too comfortable for someone who’d just had surgery. The moment Katelyn left, he turned his head toward me with that lazy smirk of his. “Well,” he drawled, “looks like I’m stuck with you.” I pulled the chair closer to his bed, ignoring the bait. “Do you need anything?” “Oh, since you’re offering…” His grin widened. “Water. And maybe some grapes. And my pillow adjusted. But don’t forget to fluff it, Katelyn does it well.” I poured water into the cup and held it out. “Don’t gulp.” Gray took it, eyes glinting. “This seems to be your calling.” “Don’t even go there.” He drank without breaking eye contact, then set the cup down with a smirk. I adjusted his blanket, moved his phone within reach, and shifted the tray table. “You sure you’re not doing this because you miss her?” he said. I kept my voice even. “You’re in my care. Don’t get id