Chapter 24

As Stella turned around, she indeed saw Ethan standing a few steps away, smiling and raising his eyebrows casually. She hadn't expected him to overhear her earlier words. Thinking about when she encountered Grace, the "husband" she had addressed Ethan just now to establish her closeness to him, Stella felt a bit uneasy for a moment. But she quickly suppressed it and looked up to ask, "Why did you come so early today?" Although it was almost time to get off work, Ethan had arrived almost half an hour earlier than usual. He strolled over to her side, his tone casual, "Had business nearby, so I came over directly." After speaking, he glanced at Grace beside them and raised his eyebrows again. "Shall we go?" Stella understood that if they didn't leave now, Grace might still be blocking her after work. So she quickly said goodbye to Aurora and nodded at him. "Sure." Ethan lowered his eyes and smoothly took her hand. Grace seemed to have just realized and hurriedly stepped forward. "M