Chapter 57
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After saying that, she stepped into the elevator.
Ruby called after her desperately, “Brenna, don’t say that! No matter what, you’ll always be my daughter!”
Isabella remained lost in thought, leading Ruby back into the hospital room with a displeased expression. Deep down, she understood that even if Ethan and Brenna weren’t engaged, she had no chance to be with Ethan. The more she dwelled on it, the more resentment she felt. Brenna should have been struggling after leaving the Barrett family—so how had she managed to align herself with the prestigious Mitchell family?
Isabella said, “Mom, Brenna only has some knowledge of medicine, which happens to be useful for Mr. Mitchell’s recovery. That’s the only reason the Mitchell family values her. I doubt they truly consider her a match for Ethan. They’re probably just being polite to her. Once Mr. Mitchell recovers, Brenna will go back to being the same penniless woman from a small, insignificant town.”
Ruby cast a knowing look at Isabella. Unlike her daughter, she saw the potential in Brenna’s medical expertise and what it could mean for them.
She said, “Enough. We can’t afford to completely alienate her right now. Let’s see how things unfold before making any rash decisions.” Though reluctant, Isabella nodded in agreement.
Inside the hospital elevator, Christopher trailed behind Brenna and Ethan like an eager shadow. He wanted to vent about the Barrett family’s shameless behavior to Brenna but hesitated with Ethan present.
Ethan, too, had something on his mind. He wanted to invite Brenna to lunch, hoping to use the time to strengthen their relationship. But with Christopher nearby, he held back.
When the elevator doors slid open on the third floor, Christopher took the opportunity to excuse himself. “I’ve got patients to see. I’ll catch up with you later,” he said to Brenna.
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Brenna gave him a small, appreciative smile. “Alright, let’s stay in touch,” she said.
As a few more people stepped into the elevator, Ethan hesitated again. The presence of strangers made him even more hesitant to invite Brenna for a meal.
It wasn’t until they left the hospital building that Ethan finally spoke up. “Miss Harper, I sincerely apologize for everything that happened today. I’d like to make it up to you with lunch. I’ve already made a reservation—please let me treat you.”
He studied her quietly, a faint smile playing on his lips. The more he looked at her, the more captivating she seemed to him.
Brenna, however, didn’t feel there was anything for him to apologize for. She had only been doing her job, and it was natural for people to doubt her abilities given her young age. Those doctors had already admitted their mistake and apologized.
As for the Barrett family’s behavior—that was their own doing, not something orchestrated by the Mitchells. There was no reason for Ethan to feel responsible for that.
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