Chapter 79: Chapter 79

The probing tone in the voice seemed somewhat humble, but since they could directly address Ethan Sterling by name, they were certainly not a servant.

"The servants said you carried a girl into the hot spring pool. Is she the girl you like? Old Sterling and I have prepared a red envelope for you. Can you give it to her directly today?"

From this, Seraphina Redgrave deduced that the speaker was likely Ethan Sterling’s stepmother.

The power holder of The Sterling Family was indeed Ethan Sterling, as even the former head lady of Sterling had to be this cautious.

Seraphina quietly sat on the lounge chair where Ethan had just been, rolled up her sleeves, and covered the injury on her arm with a clean towel.

From outside came the soft and weak voice of a girl, "Second Brother, I’m Selena Quinn. I made some pastries myself. Would you like to try some?"

The girl spoke cautiously, the sound of her coughing faintly audible.

In the restricted zone for three years, Seraphina ate whatever animal she could catch; condiments were unthinkable, and sweets were even harder to come by. Hearing these words, her eyes lit up.

Seraphina stood up, walked in the direction of the voice, opened the door, hid behind it, and reached out her hand.

"Hmm?" The girl was stunned for a long time but suddenly reacted, handing over the pastry box in her hand. "Second brother..."

Seraphina quickly closed the door, preventing the two outside from seeing her true appearance.

Chloe Quinn and Selena Quinn looked at each other in bewilderment. What was going on?

They came to see the girl Ethan Sterling brought in, but ended up seeing nothing.

"What are you doing here?"

The man’s voice was sharp, carrying an undeniable authority.

Chloe and Selena shivered and turned around, only to see Ethan standing there with bandages and ointment, eyes filled with displeasure.

Selena stood there with teary eyes: "Second Brother, I came to see you and brought some pastries..."

Ethan left only one word, then walked past the two women straight into the hot spring pool.

The door was shut once more.

Chloe and Selena were extremely embarrassed.

Ethan walked in and saw Seraphina sitting on the lounge chair, enjoying the pastries with a face full of satisfaction.

"Did you show your face?"

"No, my stomach was too empty to resist asking for some food. I stood behind the door so they couldn’t see anything."

After speaking, Seraphina took another large spoonful of cream.

Ethan sat across from Seraphina, looking at her coldly, "Why?"

Why don’t you want them to see?

Seraphina swallowed the sweet treat and blurted out without thinking, "They’re your stepmother and stepsister, right? They sounded very cautious, likely having to earn their living under you. Now they think the girl you brought in is your girlfriend. If they resent you, they’ll deal with me. If they want to please you, they’ll want to win me over."

Ethan slowly unwrapped the new bandage and ointment.

"All of this is troublesome. It’s better not to let them see my face, saving a lot of hassle."

She had her own matters to attend to, and she didn’t want to get involved in Ethan’s domestic issues.

"You’re quite the lazy one,"

Ethan said, taking the plate of pastries from her hand and pulling over her arm, removing the towel that was wrapped around it.

Seraphina’s hand looked even smaller against Ethan’s large hand.

Understanding Ethan’s actions, Seraphina quickly withdrew her hand, "No need to trouble Young Master Sterling. I can do it myself."

She took the ointment from Ethan’s hand and applied it to her own arm.

Ethan looked at Seraphina, his eyes unreadable.

As the ointment touched the unhealed wound, the pain made Seraphina furrow her brows lightly. Still, she gritted her teeth and endured it, then took the bandage and wrapped it competently.

Quick and precise, with no need for others to intervene.

"Too careless," Ethan dismissed her handiwork.

"This is already considered a very good job in the restricted zone," Seraphina replied, already no longer concerned about the wound on her hand. She stood up and looked at Ethan, "Thank you for your care these past days, Young Master Sterling. I’ll be leaving now."

"Leaving?" Ethan tilted his head, "What about your box?"

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Seraphina pursed her lips, "I’ll go to Hibiscus Garden to get it right away."

"I happen to have time. Let’s go back together." Ethan also stood up.

"Thank you, Young Master Sterling, but I’d rather go by myself."

Seraphina wanted to avoid further entanglement with Ethan.

"You’ve got no money, not even decent clothes. How will you go?"

Ethan looked at Seraphina with disdain.

What’s wrong with a bathrobe? Isn’t it clothing?

Seraphina silently rebutted in her heart but outwardly remained polite, "Young Master Sterling, could you help me borrow some clothes from your stepsister or stepmother, even from a servant?"

She’s fine with any of them.

"Why wear someone else’s? Aren’t you afraid of germs?"

Ethan sneered and walked straight towards the door, leaving Seraphina with just his back. "Come with me. Let’s go to Hibiscus Garden together."

Isn’t it better to part ways now?

Seraphina frowned, sensing a bad premonition. She felt that leaving was not going to be as simple as it seemed.

She followed Ethan’s footsteps.

The two walked all the way out, with many people lurking in the corners eager to catch a glimpse of what Ethan’s girlfriend looked like.

But all they saw was a woman with a towel covering her face, not a patch of skin visible.

From the hot spring pool to the car, she maintained this strange posture, and no one saw who she was.

Chloe Quinn and Selena Quinn were sitting in the garden, leisurely arranging flowers.

Upon hearing from the maid, Chloe was full of surprise, "Didn’t see her face? Can’t tell whose daughter she is at all?"

The maid looked worried, fearing she’d be scolded by her employers.

Chloe couldn’t understand, frowning, "Could it be that the girl Ethan brought back has some facial defect?"

Selena looked at Chloe in frustration, "Second Brother has an acute vision. How could he like a woman with facial flaws?"

So why hide her face?

Chloe couldn’t help but sigh, "Birds of a feather really do flock together, each one stranger than the last. I was hoping she could put in a good word for us with Ethan, but we didn’t even see her face. We need to find out more."

Ethan suddenly having a woman around was no minor matter.

Selena coughed a couple more times and gazed longingly at the flowers in the garden.

Ethan... he must be quite free.

Seraphina got into Ethan’s car again.

The luxury car was comfortable, the windows were open, and the evening breeze was gentle.

Neither Ethan nor Seraphina spoke, but the atmosphere between them on the road was rather pleasant.

The luxury car pulled into Hibiscus Garden.

Nanny Lynch and Granny Coleman were already waiting at the entrance.

Seraphina opened the door of the luxury car, and upon seeing her, Nanny Lynch and Granny Coleman happily approached, "Miss, how are you? Does your arm still hurt?"

Nathan Ayers opened the door with Ethan Sterling.

Ethan got out of the car, looking at the touching scene, and said coldly, "Astonishing that I’m your employer."

Nanny Lynch and Granny Coleman instantly felt awkward.

Seraphina looked at Ethan and said calmly, "Young Master Sterling, thank you for your care. I’ll fetch my boxed items and leave."

Nanny Lynch and Granny Coleman appeared surprised.

After speaking, Seraphina was about to head into the yard, but had not taken a few steps when she heard Ethan’s voice, "Nathan, lock up Hibiscus Garden. I’ll see who dares to leave."