Chapter 713 Acting for Each Other
Ava treated him like a little brother, maybe even like a son.
William's brows knitted in disgust. 'Eason's a master of pretense,' he thought. 'Doesn't he find himself gross?'
"Why are you looking at me like that, big bro?" Eason asked. "Why aren't you eating? Ava can't eat much, so you should have more."
William squinted. "What did you call me?"
'Did I hear that right? He thinks he can call me that? Bold move!'
Eason smiled. "I see Ava as my sister, and since you're her husband, you're my brother. Now I have both a sister and a brother."
His tone was all affectionate and gentle.
William wanted to punch him, to make him drop the act.
'What right do you have to associate with me?' he fumed. 'If Ava weren't here, my fist would already be on your face!'
Ava noticed William's expression change. She quickly said to Eason, "Eason, it's fine if you see me as your sister, but calling William your brother needs his consent. Even though he's my husband, he should decide for himself."
She didn't want to force William. She knew he didn't like Eason but was tolerating him for her sake.
She had to respect William. She couldn't always protect Eason; it wouldn't be fair.
"I'm sorry, Ava, I was presumptuous." Eason put down his forks and looked seriously at William. "Can I call you big bro?"
He widened his bright eyes, looking innocent, even biting his lower lip.
To William, it was disgusting.
'You shameless bastard, what right do you have to call me brother?' he thought. 'Even though you're only eighteen, you're still a guy. Don't you find making such expressions disgusting?'
'It seems like refusing him would make me the bad guy. Who wants a brother like him anyway? What bad luck!' William complained in his heart.
"No problem," William said. "Ava is my wife. If you see her as your sister, of course, you can see me as your brother. Why would I refuse?"
He gently held Ava's hand, showing a tender look.
At least, in front of others, Ava considered him her husband.
"Ava, don't worry. Although I had some issues with him at first, since you like him so much, he must be a good person. I'll accept him too."
William's serious demeanor made Ava feel more at ease. It seemed he had truly accepted Eason. William was indeed a generous person.
Ava saw a glimpse of the old William, just like before he lost his memory.
She had thought William's personality had changed after his amnesia, that he wasn't as good as before. But now, he was slowly coming back.
Ava said softly, "Thank you, but I hope you can follow your own preferences. You don't have to accommodate me in everything. After all, I can't guarantee that I'll like everyone around you. I don't want to force you."
William said gently, "Okay, I understand. But Eason is indeed quite good. Mainly, he's very smart. I rarely meet someone so intelligent. After getting to know him, I've gradually come to like him too."
