Chapter 5
Chloe's POV
Serena twisted her ankle and fell into his arms, and then they just happened to kiss?
Was he trying to fool me with such a clumsy lie? Did he think I was an idiot?
Well, in his eyes, I was probably already a fool blinded by love.
And now, I had to continue playing that "fool."
"Really?"
I nodded.
"Oh, I see."
Ethan eyed my eyes suspiciously. "You don't believe me, do you?"
"I do."
I smiled and met his gaze sincerely.
"Between a husband and wife, trust is the most important thing, so I trust you."
Ethan's tense nerves relaxed, and he let out a silent sigh of relief.
"Of course."
He stepped forward and took my hand, his touch so gentle it seemed to drip with affection.
"It's good that you understand. I would never do anything to betray you."
Listening to his utterly hypocritical words, my heart filled with cold mockery.
Just then, Serena gracefully walked towards us.
"You must be Mrs. Kingston? Ethan often mentions you."
She wore a flawless, sweet smile and extended a slender hand towards me.
"I'm Serena, Ethan's friend."
The kind of friend you kiss?
I didn't take her hand. Instead, I raised an eyebrow at Ethan and asked,
"You have such a beautiful friend? Why have I never heard you mention her before?"
A flicker of unnaturalness crossed Ethan's face.
"Serena is a dancer; she's often on international tours and rarely comes back. We... haven't seen each other in a long time, so I didn't specifically mention her."
After speaking, he turned to Serena, signaling with his eyes.
"Didn't you say you have a rehearsal for your next tour later? If you have something to do, go ahead and take care of it."
His dismissal was obvious, and the smile on Serena's face faded.
But she didn't say anything in the end, just let out a cold huff and left the office in her heels.
Ethan's gaze unconsciously followed her retreating figure, a quick flash of guilt and helplessness in his eyes. This subtle emotion did not escape my notice.
I felt as if my frost-covered heart had been sharply pierced by an invisible needle again.
I hadn't expected that, to get revenge on me, he would even make the woman he loved suffer like this.
He truly was a man with a deep and terrifying mind.
Ethan resumed his gentle expression, turning back to ask,
"Why did you suddenly come to the office to see me?"
I lowered my gaze, concealing all emotions in my eyes.
Just as I was thinking about what excuse to use to make him sign the divorce agreement, Ethan's secretary rushed in, looking anxious.
"Mr. Kingston, bad news! Ms. Serena was just hit by a car that suddenly swerved out at the parking garage exit downstairs!"
"What?!"
Ethan's face changed drastically, filled with alarm and panic. He forcefully pushed me out of his way, like a gust of wind, and rushed out.
Pushed unexpectedly, I stumbled sideways, hitting my forehead hard on the doorframe.
A sharp, intense pain shot through me, accompanied by waves of dizziness.
I held onto the doorframe, barely steadying myself. When I looked up again, Ethan had already vanished from outside the office.
See, this is the man who swore his feelings were real, who would spend his life proving how much he loved me.
This is the man who said he would never betray me.
In front of the person he truly cared about, I, Mrs. Kingston, was nothing more than an obstacle to be casually pushed aside.
I didn't follow to check on Serena's injuries. I figured Ethan wouldn't be back today, so I didn't linger. I drove back to the mansion.
However, less than half an hour after I returned to the mansion, Ethan suddenly pushed open the door, radiating a chilling aura. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me out.
"Come with me!"
Forcibly put into the car, I was utterly bewildered.
"Where are we going?"
"Serena has a coagulation disorder. She's bleeding uncontrollably after the car accident and urgently needs a blood transfusion to save her life, but the hospital's supply for her blood type is critical."
Ethan's face was ashen. He started the car and said in a deep voice,
"I remember, you're also AB negative."