Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 188

"Um ... "

Even though Tara liked Micah, she still kept her head clear.

She looked at Dawn and asked, "Dawn, what do you think?"

Dawn's heart skipped a beat. Before she could answer, a calm male voice came from the door, "You're not living on the street. What's so sad about that?"

The three of them turned their heads. A tall man walked in. His suit hung over his arm. He was strikingly handsome.

Dawn let out a quiet breath of relief.

He was finally back.

Tara gave Ethan a teasing glare. "Don't be so mean. Micah just came back, and his brother isn't around. It's fine if you take care of him a little."

Ethan gave a short laugh. "All he did was take a plane back. Doesn't sound so hard to me."

He frowned and gave Micah a sharp look.

"Your brother will be back tomorrow. If you want to act sad, do it then. And don't come here to bother my wife."

Micah was speechless.

Dawn was about to speak, but Ethan held her hand and gently led her to the dining room. "That boy is up to tricks. Don't give in to him just because you feel sorry."

"Mrs. Jackson ... " Micah tried to seek help from Tara.

"My mom doesn't get to decide this either," Ethan added.

He squeezed her hand. "Ms. Porter, remember—this is your home. You're the one who decides who can stay here. You don't need to change anything for anyone."

Meanwhile, Micah sat there, looking gloomy, lost in thought.

Tara thought his feelings might have been hurt. She rubbed her nose, not knowing what to say.

"Micah, if you really don't want to stay at a hotel alone ... "

Before she finished, Micah's eyes lit up with hope. "Can I stay here instead?"

"Uh, no. What I meant was, I can stay with you at the hotel." After all, he just didn't want to be alone. Booking a family room would solve it.

"Oh ... " Micah couldn't hide his disappointment. "Don't worry, Mrs. Jackson. My brother will come back tomorrow."

Tara watched him walk away, feeling like something wasn't quite right.

He used to be close with Ethan, but not this clingy.

After dinner, Ethan got called to a last-minute business dinner and brought Micah with him. From the second floor, Dawn stood by the window, smiling as she watched the two argue playfully while walking to the car.

She didn't understand why Micah seemed to dislike her, but watching how close he was with Ethan made her feel a little jealous.

All of a sudden, she thought about Anna, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, and sent her a WhatsApp message.

Before Anna could reply, her phone rang.

Anna squeaked and quickly ended the call.

Dawn was startled.

What was that just now?

Did Anna get herself a boyfriend?

Then she thought it over. Anna was a little older than her, so it wasn't strange at all.

Pushing the thought aside, Dawn remembered she had a hike tomorrow. She grabbed her backpack and started putting in the things she needed.

...

By the time Ethan got back, it was almost 11 p.m. The room was completely dark. The woman on the bed was sleeping peacefully, the curtains still open. The moonlight shone across her delicate face, making her look even prettier.

He carefully slid her hand back under the blanket and then went downstairs.

He poured himself a glass of whiskey and stood in front of the tall window in the living room, staring out at the night.

From upstairs, there was still a little light. But from where he stood, the corner of the opposite wall looked like a crack in the air. Darkness stretched out like thick liquid, making the space feel heavy.

He took a sip, the drink burning as it went down.

Dawn ...

Andy.