After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 1025

Right now, Ethan was so frail he could hardly speak. Every word left him out of breath, and talking for even a minute or two seemed impossible. He couldn’t move either, let alone call Isabella and ask her to come back.

Jennifer came back into the hospital room with the others. When she saw Ethan’s eyes red and watery, her heart twisted. She gently wiped away his tears, her voice full of frustration and worry. “What did Isabella say to you? You’re still so badly hurt, just out of danger, and she has to bring up things that upset you.”

She turned softer for a moment. “Ethan, you’re still young. If you want, you could be with anyone. Once you’re back home and healthy, I’ll help set you up. You’ll meet someone better than Isabella, I promise. Don’t think about Isabella anymore. Or Natalie either. Neither of them is right for you.”

Jennifer hadn’t always felt this way. She’d appreciated it when Isabella came to visit after Ethan’s car accident. But then she found out Isabella had accepted Harold’s feelings for her, was officially his girlfriend, and even let everyone know about it. That stung. Jennifer couldn’t help blaming Isabella for refusing to give Ethan another chance.

To make matters worse, Isabella started dating Harold while Ethan was away on a business trip. Sure, Ethan made mistakes, but he’d done his best to change. He was working so hard on himself, yet Isabella just wouldn’t give him another shot. Jennifer kept a bit of anger tucked away, choosing not to say it aloud.

Stephanie finally spoke up, a hint of sharpness in her voice. “Jennifer, you had a hand in Ethan and Isabella splitting up. There’s no need to push him about it now.”

She sat next to the bed. Ethan turned his tired gaze toward her. “Grandma,” he managed in a raw whisper.

She leaned forward, her voice soft and full of care. “Only say what you absolutely have to, Ethan. The rest can wait. Right now, you just need to rest and get your strength back.”

She reached out and gently touched Ethan’s cheek, noticing how thin his face had become. He’d been in the ICU for a whole week. It was a miracle he’d made it out. So many people never came back from that place.

“When you’re stronger, we’ll get you eating right again and back on your feet. The company can wait. Jeremy and the others will take care of things.”

When their kids were healthy, parents always wanted them to be the best they could. But at times like this, none of that mattered. Suddenly, all anyone cared about was Ethan getting better.

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