Chapter 948
Chapter 948:
That suggestion caught Brenna off guard. “Are you really trying to set me up on a blind date p>
Giselle leaned in with an earnest look. “Listen to me—I’m not joking about this. You should never put Ethan on a pedestal. Men born into privilege often have questionable morals p>
Confusion tugged at Brenna as she studied her mother’s frown. Only days before, Giselle had welcomed Ethan warmly at dinner. What could have possibly changed her mind about Ethan so quickly?
Brenna said, “Mom, I thought you liked Ethan when he was here before. Has something happened p>
Giselle shot Brenna a sideways glance. “Have you not checked the news lately? He’s been spotted embracing another woman, and heaven knows what they have done behind closed doors p>
“Why are you acting this way? I already know about Gracie. She and Ethan have been friends for ages—nothing more. Ethan isn’t the type of man who cheats, Mom,” Brenna said.
Brenna could not understand why her mother, who used to be reasonable and trusted Ethan, was saying this now.
Giselle sighed, the sound heavy with disappointment. “You’ve only just started seeing him, and you’re already rushing to his defense. You’re not even engaged, and already, you jump to defend him. It’s wise to be careful; never trust a man too easily, do you understand p>
With a gentle tug, Giselle guided Brenna to sit. “You barely go out except for work, and you don’t hear much gossip. Do you have any idea what people are saying about Ethan lately p>
Annoyance prickled at Brenna’s nerves. She didn’t want to hear another negative word about Ethan, especially not from her own mother. It felt as if her parents were determined to find fault with him.
“The only rumor I know is that people in the company all think Ethan and Gracie used to be in a relationship p>
Her mind whirled, replaying recent workplace rumors and dreading what her mother might say next.
Concern softened Giselle’s features. “There’s a reason people say love clouds a woman’s mind. I see it in you now. You used to be so rational, never quick to take sides. But when I say one critical word about Ethan, you leap to defend him p>
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For a moment, Brenna wanted to retort, but meeting Giselle’s gaze, she reflected on her words just now. Yes, her mother was right. She could not bear hearing anyone criticize Ethan now.
Giselle said, “Just today, a coworker of mine who lives near Ethan’s place mentioned something odd. She doesn’t know Ethan personally, but she knows his car. One night, while she was waiting for her husband to come home, she caught sight of Ethan helping a blonde woman out of his car. They headed inside the house together. What do you think they did p>
Relief washed over Brenna as she replied, “I already know that. Ethan just dropped Gracie off and then left right away p>
A loud scoff slipped from Giselle; she was unimpressed by her daughter’s quick defense. “And what makes you so sure about that? That apartment is where Ethan has lived for years, near the Mitchell Group headquarters. Gracie’s the reason he just replaced all the furniture. Ask yourself, what sort of connection would make him do that? Do you really believe that Ethan just lets anyone stay in his property? Their relationship must be special. You are not thinking clearly since you are in love with him p>