Chapter 682

With his hand on my shoulder, Ethan offered me words of comfort. I nodded and leaned against his chest with various emotions churning within me. On our way home, I didn't utter a single word as I was too engrossed in my thoughts. When we finally reached home and closed the door behind us, Ethan couldn't wait to throw his arms around me. His deep-set eyes were full of distress and guilt, which made my heart melt. "Evelyn, you've really been through a lot. It's my fault for not being able to protect you well enough… " Ethan mumbled, his voice quavering a little. I quickly reached up to caress his face. Shaking my head, I told him, "Don't say that. It's not your fault. I acted rashly and was stubborn to want to look into it myself. I can't imagine what would have happened if you hadn't come." Ethan's eyes had a soft gleam when he heard that. He gently wiped away the tears on my face and kissed me on my forehead. "Idiot, it's my duty to do so. You're my wife, and I swore to pr