A Matrilocal Husband's Counterattack

Chapter 9：Let me try

After leaving the villa community, Ethan headed to the bus stop.

Linda's actions had left him feeling cold and disappointed. But clearing his name no longer mattered. All he needed was to recover the 2-million-yuan debt, and then he could finally sever ties with the Thompson family.

However, instead of heading straight to the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, he waited for the bus to the hospital.

He couldn't stop worrying about Cici.

"Screech—"

Within five minutes, a red BMW pulled up beside him.

The window rolled down, revealing Sophia's cold, beautiful face. "Where are you going?"

Ethan replied calmly, "To the hospital."

Sophia let out a long breath. "Get in. I'll give you a ride."

"No need. You and I are not on the same path."

Ethan declined without hesitation. "You should head to work instead."

He could tell that Sophia had learned the truth. Otherwise, she wouldn't have offered him a ride. But since she hadn't even apologized, why should he lower himself?

This past year had taught him that being overly humble and compromising only made people look down on him more.

Sophia's lips twitched slightly, but she forced herself to remain calm. "I have time today. I can take you to the hospital."

Then she asked, "Are you going to see Cici?"

"Yes," Ethan replied. "Her condition is still unstable. I don't think she's out of danger yet. I want to see if I can help."

Of course, he also wanted to thank Ms. Scarlet for the ginseng fruit.

After eating it, Ethan felt his vitality and energy improve significantly, saving him three to five years of effort.

Sophia, however, shook her head dismissively. What could you possibly do to help when you don't even understand medical books?

Still, she said coldly, "Get in. We'll go together."

Ethan didn't respond, simply staring at Sophia. If she said just one word of apology, he would relent.

Sophia snapped impatiently, "What is your problem? Are you seriously holding a grudge? Does that make you feel better?"

Ethan remained silent.

"Suit yourself! Who do you think you are?"

Sophia, growing more annoyed by Ethan's silence, tossed a paper bag at him and drove off in frustration.

"Smack—"

Ethan caught the paper bag and opened it to find a carton of milk and a pack of barbecued pork buns.

For a moment, he felt dazed, as if transported back to the days when he roamed the streets...

At 9 a.m., Ethan arrived at ZH City Hospital.

He purchased a box of silver needles from the Traditional Chinese Medicine department and asked around before heading to the fourth-floor ward.

As the elevator doors opened, he saw Sophia carrying a bag of fruit.

She walked past him without acknowledging his presence.

Knowing her temper, Ethan ignored her and headed straight to Cici's ward, where he saw Ms. Scarlet sitting on a bench, lost in thought.