Chapter 87

"Compromising on a house would only lead me to compromise on more things. And on this, I won't compromise." Ethan's voice was calm, but every word was firm and unwavering. It was the kind of stubbornness that refused to be shaken. Layla sighed. Judging by his expression, it was clear that he wasn't going to budge no matter what. "You're really stubborn." Samantha added, "Like a bull." "Exactly." He mounted his phone onto the dashboard and casually reminded them, "You realize you're still in my car, yet you're sitting here badmouthing me?" The two immediately clamped their mouths shut. They had spent so much time complaining about Ethan at home that they had completely forgotten they were currently in his presence. Ever persistent, Layla tried one more time. "So… does that mean there's still room to discuss Samantha's grandmother's surgery?" "Shut up." She rolled her eyes. "Oh, so now you're all tough and commanding. Where was this attitude earlier when those two con artists