He Watched Me Shine Without Him novel Chapter 59

Grace's heart had calmed down a bit. "I only put up with his cowardice because he's a well-educated man."

After this dispute, the Marshall family and the Brown family had completely fallen out. They no longer greeted each other when they met.

One night, Rose and Houston were fast asleep when Vivian suddenly knocked on the door of the Marshall residence. Houston was a light sleeper. He got up, wrapped in his black velvet pajamas, and went to open the door.

Seeing Houston, Vivian was taken aback. His drowsy appearance lacked the intimidating aura he had during the day. His fair skin and wavy hair made him look as gentle as a young boy. He exuded an air of sensuality.

Vivian's mind went blank, and she was instantly captivated.

"What is it?" Houston's cold voice brought her back to reality.

Vivian's face turned pale. She clutched Houston's arm nervously and pleaded, "Houston, can you help me? Ethan has gone missing. I went to his company, but he wasn't there. I called him, but he didn't answer. I asked all his classmates, and none of them know where he is. He's never been out of touch before. I'm worried something bad might have happened to him... Can you help me find him?"

Houston frowned, his piercing gaze falling on Vivian's hand gripping his arm. He felt a wave of nausea and his eyes filled with disgust.

"Get out," he said coldly.

But Vivian clung to him desperately. "Houston, is Rose at home? Do you think Ethan might be with Rose?"

At that moment, Rose came out of the house.

She saw Vivian clinging to Houston, looking at him with a pitiful expression as if he were her savior.

Rose's heart felt like it had been torn apart.

Vivian had looked at Ethan like that countless times, and in the end, his heart had followed her.

Seeing Rose, Vivian clung to Houston even tighter.

Houston sensed the coldness behind him and a sly smile appeared in his eyes. He stopped resisting Vivian's touch.

I want to see if Rose had forgotten about Ethan, if she would be jealous of me?

Houston slowly turned around and saw Rose's gloomy eyes, filled with loss and sadness, looking at him. His heart suddenly ached, and a wave of regret washed over him.

He abruptly shook Vivian off, so forcefully that she fell to the ground.

"Rose," he quickly ran to her side.

Rose looked at him, her eyes glistening with tears.

This girl is indeed jealous.

How humiliating. Houston had just humiliated me.

"You know exactly what I mean," Rose replied coldly.

Vivian didn't expect that after being burned once, Rose would be so wary of her. Her face fell, and she tried to explain, "Rose, Ethan has gone missing. I'm just worried and acting out of concern. I really didn't mean to grab Houston's hand just now. Don't make a big deal out of it, okay? I just wanted to ask if you know where Ethan is."

Rose snapped, "Why would I care where he is? He's just a stranger to me. It's ridiculous that you're asking me for him."

Vivian's face darkened. She glanced meaningfully at Houston and then said, "Rose, Ethan knows about your breakup with him and your quick marriage. I think he probably feels guilty and is hiding to heal. I thought he might come to you..."

"You're overthinking it. He probably doesn't have the face to contact me," Rose retorted.

Vivian looked at Rose doubtfully. "Rose, can I see your phone?"

Rose's face turned red with anger. She scolded Vivian furiously, "Vivian, I'm a married woman. You're insulting my reputation. How dare you?"

Vivian, with her pitiful expression, didn't back down. "You were acting all cozy with Ethan late last night. How am I supposed to trust you now?"

Enraged, Rose threw her phone into Vivian's arms. "Go ahead and look. And then get out of here."

Vivian actually started going through the phone.