Chapter 50 Teasing Her
Faced with Ethan's overbearing attitude, Ashley was speechless.
"Hey, has your fever gone down?"
Ashley instinctively reached out to touch his forehead, only to be shocked. "Oh my God, you're still burning up! Why are you up and about?"
Ethan raised an eyebrow and looked at her intently. "Are you worried about me?"
The concern in her voice warmed him. Despite his wealth, few people genuinely cared about him.
Ethan's heart fluttered at Ashley's concern.
Ashley raised an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Even if it were someone else with a fever, I couldn't just ignore it. Come on, let's get you back to the hospital!"
Ethan suddenly grabbed the back of her head, his eyes dangerous. "How dare you compare me to others?"
Ashley shot back, "You're the one calling yourself 'others.' I never said that."
Ethan snorted. "Sharp-tongued!"
His gaze fell on her red lips, and he felt an urge to kiss them.
Suddenly, he turned away and coughed, afraid of infecting her, and quickly put some distance between them.
This small gesture warmed Ashley's heart.
Ashley stepped forward and patted his back. "You're coughing pretty bad. Let's get to the hospital, quick!"
Ethan's voice was hoarse. "Okay."
Ashley helped him head in another direction.
Diannel saw them coming out and immediately stepped forward. "Mr. Yates, the car's ready. We can head back to the hospital now."
Ethan nodded.
They got into the car and headed to the hospital. On the way, Ethan dozed off while Diannel seemed hesitant to speak.
Ashley noticed Diannel's unease through the rearview mirror and asked, "Diannel, is there something you want to say?"
Diannel glanced at Ethan, who opened his eyes and signaled him to speak. Only then did Diannel say, "Mrs. Yates, Mr. Yates promised to help you find your family. We have some leads now."
Ashley was overjoyed. "Really?"
She looked at Ethan with gratitude. He was incredibly efficient.
Ashley, feeling a mix of emotions, asked, "Could you tell me about it?"
"We were supposed to review the info sent from back home, but the computer malfunctioned. However, Mrs. Yates, don't worry. We're very close, and you'll be reunited with your family soon."
"Thank you, and sorry for the trouble."
The car fell silent.
Ashley couldn't help but let her gaze fall on Ethan.
The orange light outlined his profile in gold, and his side profile was stunningly perfect.
Sensing her gaze, Ethan opened his eyes and smirked. "Do I look good?"
Ashley was so entranced that she dumbly nodded at his question.
His eyes gleamed with pride.
Ashley snapped out of it and blushed immediately.
"Um... thank you."
Ethan said, "Is that how you show gratitude?"
Ashley looked at him in surprise. "I was very sincere. I thought it would take a long time, but you found leads in less than half a month... I'm really grateful."
Her sincere gratitude made Ethan's heart flutter, but he smirked. "Gratitude can't just be words; you need to show some action."
Ashley asked, "What do you want? You're so wealthy; you have everything you need!"
Ethan hummed and pointed to his lips, his eyes filled with a suggestive light.
Without any further explanation, Ashley understood instantly.
Her face turned bright red, and she glanced at the driver and Diannel, whose eyes were on them, making her heart race.
Ashley coughed a few times and whispered in Ethan's ear, "You're sick with a fever and cold right now. Don't infect me!"
Ethan raised an eyebrow and asked, "So, if I get better, it's okay?"
Ashley looked at this smooth-talking man in disbelief.
"I've been helping you out, and you won't even give me a little reward?"
Ashley looked Ethan up and down. His tone carried a hint of flirt and coyness.
Could these words really come from a domineering CEO?
Ashley blushed, and her heart raced. "You're shameless..."
Ethan pressed on. "So, will you or won't you?"
Ashley's face turned beet red, and she reluctantly said, "After you get better... it's okay..."
Her voice trembled on the last few words.
They had already been so intimate; a kiss wouldn't be too much.
Ethan found her embarrassed and shy expression very amusing.
He had been teasing her, but she actually agreed. With such a good opportunity in front of him, Ethan naturally went along with it.
"I really hope I get better soon."
The atmosphere in the car was filled with tension.
The driver and Diannel exchanged glances, holding back their laughter.
The car finally arrived at the hospital. The group returned to the ward, and as soon as Ethan lay down, a voice called out, "Ethan, you're back. Where did you go just now?"
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