Chapter 139

"No."

"Fine! Then I'll talk to Evelyn Sullivan myself!"

"If you dare approach her, I'll sever all ties with you as my mother."

Margaret Sullivan trembled with rage, tears welling in her eyes.

"How can you say such things for a woman?!"

Ethan Sullivan's expression remained icy. "She's my wife, not just any woman. This isn't a threat—it's a warning."

"Fine, Ethan Sullivan! You'll regret this!"

Margaret stormed out, the door slamming shut with a deafening crash.

Evelyn heard every word from the guest bedroom.

She had just finished washing up when a knock interrupted her.

Ethan stood at the door, his gaze dark and unreadable.

"Miss Sullivan, it's time to honor your promise."

Evelyn frowned. "Mr. Sullivan, your injuries don't prevent you from bathing."

She turned to leave but was yanked into his arms.

The heat of his body burned through her clothes.

"Let go!"

She struggled, but his grip only tightened.

"Keep resisting, and you'll face the consequences."

Evelyn froze.

She could feel his body's unmistakable reaction.

"Disgusting!"

Ethan chuckled lowly. "It's a natural physiological response."

"I'm going to bed!"

"Help me wash up first."

"Never!"

"Then we'll stay like this all night."

Her cheeks burned with fury.

In the end, she relented.

Back in her room, she slammed the door shut.

She needed to hire a nurse immediately—this was unbearable!

The next morning, Sophia Reynolds burst into the office.

"Evelyn, I need to take leave!"

Evelyn looked up. "What happened?"