It All Started With Hatred-Chapter 165: Is that her?

Ethan was driving slow now. Making sure not to disturb the girl who was sleeping on his car seat. Looking at the inside of her hand he saw the small cuts that were caused by practicing today. He could see that she’s working hard to reach her goal.

Pulling the blanket up. He made sure that she was comfortable and warm. Ethan had pulled the car seat back so she could sleep better. A smile appeared on Ethan’s lips as he reached to touch her hair that was spread on the car seat as she slept. He was tempted to rub his fingers through it but he didn’t have the heart to wake her up.

He stopped the car near the estate but didn’t enter. He let Petal sleep peacefully as he watched her. He noticed that she changed. At first when they started staying together. Petal always had a hard time falling into a deep sleep. But it’s different and he wonders if it’s because of him and does he make her save.

A full hour passed before Petal woke up. Blinking her eyes a few times, she noticed that she was still in the car.

"You Finally awake. Did you sleep well?" Ethan asked when she turned to look at him.

Petal nodded her head as she yawned. She did sleep well."I’m sorry I made you stay here." She apologized. signaling.

"It’s alright. Now that you awake. Let’s go back. It’s almost dinner time." Ethan said as he started the car.

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Entering the mansion. Petal looked around her before she made her towards the stairs, glad that no one caught her getting out of Ethan’s car. She still needs more time before she announces their relationship.

It’s not like she was embarrassed by Ethan but she was scared of what might happen If everyone knew. Scared of being judged and looked down at her. It’s wrong for her to think that way but she couldn’t help how she feels. That’s why she asked Ethan to give her some time.

"Someone seems to be seeking." Petal’s body froze at first but then she relaxed when she realized that it was Alice.

Turning to look at her. She saw her holding a cup of wine in her hands. She was drinking now.

"Hmm. I can read facial expressions too, you know. You’re asking why I’m drinking now? Well the answer is simple. So I can sleep. You should try it too." Alice said as she sipped from her wine cup more.

Looking closely. Petal noticed that Alice was crying. Though she acts all strong, she is damaged from the inside. But Alice hates it when someone shows her sympathy.

"No. Thank you." Petal replied. signaling before both of them went upstairs.

"You should. It will make you more relaxed. Especially around Ethan. Now I’m wondering what side you will show when you’re drunk." Alice said and giggled.

Shaking her head hopelessly. Petal helped her to get into her room and into her bed before she went to her room. Changing into more comfortable clothes. Petal thought about what Alice said. She was too wounded about what would happen if she got drunk.

"What I’m thinking about." She said to herself as she put on comfortable clothes. Staying with Alice sometimes affects her badly.

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At the dinner table, the whole family was gathered. Lana was sitting on the head of the table seat. Had a satisfied look on her face."That’s what a family food table should look like." Lana said.

"You only see that because Ethan is here." Issac said. teasing his mother.

But Lana only smiled."That’s not true. Stop saying such things." She replied to his words."He’s laying. Pearl. They used to have dinner here every night no matter how busy they’re. But I understand that they have other priorities now. Once they didn’t tell me about it." Lana added as she looked at Ethan and PetaI who for a strange reason that she knew about sitting beside each other.

Hearing this. Pete’s body froze. She tried to appear normal. As for Ethan. He was completely unfazed by his mother’s words. "Soon. Mom." Ethan replied offering his mother a smile which she returned.

"I see that the whole family is here. That’s good." Lana heard a familiar voice. It was her sister’s voice. Sofia.

"Sofia." Lana said. Looking at her. She was positive that her sister is here to make trouble.

"Well. Good evening to you sister. Seems that you forgot your manners." Sofia said as she sat on the opposite seat of her sister.

Lana swallowed the insult and smiled."Forgive me. It’s that you don’t visit me that often." She said.

Sofia’s eyes fall on Petal. Staring at her before she looked away."This place reminds me of many bad memories." She replied, turning to look at Pearl.

"Is that her? I heard that she’s pregnant with your child Issac. Is it true?" Sofia asked, looking at Pearl with disgust, making her uncomfortable.

Pearl looked away from this strange woman. She suddenly felt that she wanted to leave. This place was not a place for her to be in.

"Her name is Pearl. Aunt Sofia. and yes, she’s pregnant with my child." Isaac replied. Trying to keep his emotions in control for his mother’s sake knowing that she loves her sister.

"Is that so. Well. I hope that you didn’t pick her up from one of these indecent clubs that you always visit. We don’t want to have a bastard child in the Willsons family." Sofia said, making Issac glare at her.

"Sofia." Lana warned her sister.

"What. I’m just worried about the family bloodline." Sofia said as if she said nothing.

Pearl felt that the situation was too much for her to handle. She needed to leave before more happened."Excuses me. I need to go to the bathroom." She said as she stood up avoiding eye contact with everyone.

Issac turned to look at Pearl before he too stood up following her without saying anything.

Petal turned to look at Ethan who reached for her hand from underneath the table. Telling her to not be scared.