Chapter 928
“Come on, lan, just tell me! How did you fall in love with Ellie?” Serena’s question pulled him back from his reverie.
He seemed reluctant to discuss it, picking up another document. “Why are you asking all this p>
Serena grabbed his arm, her eyes pleading. “Can you win her back? Make her my sister-in-law again p>
lan’s hand froze. He turned to look at his sister. “Now is not the time to talk about this p>
“But I can see it! You still care about her. Whenever Ellie’s in the room, your eyes are glued to her. I know you love her.” Serena’s voice broke with self-reproach. “I was so stupid before, so blind. I always thought Ellie wasn’t good enough for you, and I was so awful to her. But now I see how wrong I was. I’m so sorry for what I did to her p>
“Ian,” she pressed on, “you always said I was immature, but I see things clearly this time. Even though you’re divorced, you’re still in love with her, aren’t you p>
lan listened in silence, then raised a hand to rub his brow. “I told you, now is not the time for this conversation. And don’t you dare say any of this in front of Eleanor p>
But Serena was persistent. “What’s stopping you? Is it… is it because of Vanessa p>
“Enough,” lan cut her off, his tone sharp and unyielding. “The most important thing right now is your and Mom’s health. We can talk about everything else later.” He picked up his pen and focused his attention back on the document.
“Then just answer me this: do you love Vanessa?” Serena pressed her hand down on the paper, determined to get an answer.
lan looked at his sister, his expression complex but not angry. “There are things I can’t explain to you right now. You’ll understand one day p>
“Is it that hard of a question? Either you love her or you don’t. Why are you avoiding it? If you asked me who I liked, l’ate you straight out p>
Serena felt her brother was hiding too much, and she was determined to uncover something.
lan sighed, gently prying her hand away. “You’ll know in time. But not now p>
Clearly unsatisfied, Serena pouted. “From where I’m standing, it looks like you love Vanessa more. You always protected her, gave her whatever she wanted. I bet Eleanor divorced you because p>
“Don’t,” lan interrupted, looking up with a gravity she had never seen in his eyes. “Don’t ask any more questions. Don’t make a scene. Once Mom’s condition is stable explain everything. Now, please leave p>
Seeing the deep exhaustion on her brother’s face, Serena swallowed the words
on the tip of her tongue. “Fine. I won’t bother you p>
As she left the room, Serena felt
more confused than ever. If lan truly considered. Vanessa his girlfriend, why hadn’t he let her visit their
mother? Why had he forbidir, net
Serena from contacting Vanessa
and telling her to come to the lab? At first, she thought he just didn’t want to worry Vanessa But now, with their mother’s condition worsening did his actions make any sense? Why wouldn’t he let his future daughter-in-law come and show her support?
Or was it because Eleanor was here, and he didn’t want her to get the wrong idea? If that was the case, then he must still love Eleanor. He must still care.