Ethan' astonished expression revealed a tinge of rage, but he quickly noticed Charlotte picking up her bathrobe with anxiety before wailing like a kid. He swiftly controlled his rage.
"You've got the incorrect idea. "I'll call your sister over."
"You still dare to invite my sister..." "You bastard..."
Ethan did not bother paying attention to her again. He contacted Anastasia and gave her the Pegasus address.
Ethan had asked Dylan to pick her up, but she had been worried at home for a long time. How could she continue to wait after learning something about her younger sister? She just stated that she would call a cab and get there immediately.
Ethan instructed Dylan to wait for Anastasia below so she would not run into idiots when she arrived at the club.
Soon after, Anastasia rushed up from downstairs, escorted by Dylan.
"Where's Charlotte?" Anastasia inquired worriedly.
"Inside." Ethan tilted his head toward the room behind him. Anastasia ran in instantly.
"Anastasia!" When Charlotte saw her sister, she hugged and cried her heart out.
Anastasia cuddled her for a time, comforting her and confirming that her younger sister had not been defiled. Charlotte eventually calmed down and sobbed, "Anastasia, Ethan is a bastard. He just did... If I hadn't awakened, he would have gotten his way! He even had the nerve to invite you to come. "Anastasia, you must leave a scumbag like him!"
Anastasia was split between laughter and sadness. "Charlotte, there must be a misunderstanding. Ethan came to save you. I called him to find you since Lily called me and that you were taken away. You would have been in serious danger if it hadn't been for him."
Charlotte was stunned. Before passing out, she was still in Lily's car. When she awoke again, she found Ethan in front of her, surrounded by a peculiar aura. Her clothes had been replaced with a skimpy nightgown.
So she unconsciously believed Ethan had taken her here and perpetrated some terrible deeds on her.
Fortunately, Ethan was there to save her.
"How did I end up here then?" Charlotte hurriedly asked.
Anastasia told her about everything that had transpired earlier.
After hearing this, Charlotte tightened her hand and punched the bed. She gritted her teeth and shouted, "Brendan Reed!" It's entirely your fault! "I am not going to spare him!"
Charlotte felt sorry about the slap she had just given Ethan. "Anastasia, I apologize. I just hit Ethan because I misread him."
"Uh..." Anastasia was at a loss for words, only coughing twice. "H-he will not blame you. Let us hurry home!"
After they finished cleaning up, Ethan appeared to be acting normally. "It is late. I'll send you all back."
Charlotte flushed and followed him along with Anastasia, appreciative but ashamed. She wanted to apologize but didn't know how to make her feelings complex.
It was nearly midnight when Ethan drove them to the entrance to the Reeds' former home.
Claudia and Charles had fallen asleep before learning that Charlotte had been kidnapped and nearly violated that night.
Anastasia hesitated briefly before asking Ethan, "Do you want to stay with Sophia tonight?" She hasn't seen you all day and was clamoring about you before going to bed."
Ethan helped Charlotte tonight, but she struck him due to a misunderstanding. While feeling grateful, Anastasia also felt awful.
Charlotte bit her lip, looked at Ethan, and murmured, "Ethan, just stay."
Charlotte turned around and raced upstairs as Anastasia and Ethan looked at her in disbelief at what she had said. ''I am going to take a shower beforehand. You folks should get some rest as well!"
Anastasia, seeing her reaction, shook her head helplessly.
They soon returned upstairs to Anastasia's room.
As soon as they entered, Sophia, lying on the bed, rubbed her eyes and stood up.
I'm abruptly awake.
"Mommy, you're back..." When Sophia spotted Ethan near Anastasia, her eyes lit up with amazement, and she became fully awake.
"Daddy!" Sophia jumped into Ethan' arms, happy. "Where were you today, Daddy?" "I haven't seen you all day."
Ethan stroked her head. "I was occupied with something today. It is so late. "Why are you still awake?"
"Daddy, I was waiting for you! Mommy went out, too. Mommy, did you walk out to find Daddy? Is Daddy planning to sleep with us tonight? I really missed him." Sophia blinked her huge, innocent eyes, hopefully.
Anastasia's face went scarlet as she feigned to be upset. "What nonsense are you saying?" It is late. Quickly get to bed!"
Sophia came closer to Anastasia and stroked her face with a worried expression. "Mommy, your face is so red and warm. "Are you feeling sick again?"
Anastasia had been running a high fever a few days prior, which scared Sophia.
Anastasia felt even more ashamed after hearing Sophia's statements.
Fortunately, Ethan had carried Sophia away. "Good children need to sleep early at night." Otherwise, you will be late for kindergarten if you don't get out of bed tomorrow!"
Sophia placed her arms around Ethan' neck and grinned. "Daddy, it is Saturday tomorrow. "I do not have to go to kindergarten."
Ethan froze for a moment. Sophia said, "Mommy and Daddy, can you take me to the amusement park to play tomorrow? Other children frequently go there to play with their parents and take several photographs. I've never gone to the amusement park with both of you. Sophia's voice softened, yet there was a wary expectancy in her eyes as if she was scared Ethan would reject her.
Ethan felt both sadness and guilt.
His daughter was already six, yet he had never taken her outside to play. He had failed as a father.
He turned to face Anastasia and softly asked for advice, "What do you say, we take Sophia to the amusement park to play tomorrow?"
"Okay." Anastasia agreed with a nod without looking at him.
Sophia leaped with delight and kissed Ethan and Anastasia on the cheek. She was as cheerful as a lark.
Ethan and Anastasia were concerned when they saw their daughter on cloud nine over such a minor issue.
"Okay, cut it out. Fall asleep easily. If you wake up late tomorrow, we won't be able to go to the amusement park!" Anastasia moved Sophia back to the inner side of the bed and covered her with the blanket.
Sophia was so anxious after hearing this that she quickly laid down dutifully. "Okay! Goodnight, Mommy. Goodnight, Daddy! "I'm so happy!" Smiling ears to ears.
Anastasia soon fell asleep in Sophia's bed while Ethan peacefully slept on the mattress beside her.
The room was peaceful with the soft sounds of breathing, which warmed Ethan's heart.