Chapter 817
What on earth was Sebastian thinking? Was his brain just as broken as his mother’s had been?
No. He had to go over there and demand an explanation.
Though Ethan didn’t live in Aethelgard, he kept a close eye on the capital’s power dynamics, especially anything concerning Mira.
Who was Lawrence Lance? Ethan knew perfectly well. He was the scum who had colluded with Mara Mercer and Roxanne Porter, the lunatic who had endangered an entire flight of passengers just to kill Mira and Owen.
He was Mira and Owen’s mortal enemy.
Ethan had always hoped that when the day came for them to finally crush Lawrence, he could lend them his power and make up for his past failings.
“I never imagined Sebastian could be so twisted p>
The thought slipped out of his mouth before he could stop it.
“I honestly thought Mira having family here would mean she’d be looked after. I didn’t expect p>
I’m going to find him and demand to know what’s going through his head p>
Seeing his explosive temper flaring, Beatrice quickly intervened. “Don’t rush in. Let’s hear what Eleanor has to say first p>
She cast a careful, soothing look toward the older woman.
“There is nothing we can do. Gwen is a nightmare, and Sebastian is completely spineless. In that house, no one listens to a word I say anymore.
Ethan, just let them be.
When the engagement was first announced, I tried everything to stop it, but it was useless p>
Eleanor let out a heavy sigh. “Not only did they ignore me, but they also started resenting me. They claimed I was blindly taking Mira’s side in everything p>
Listen to me, Ethan. Wash your hands of them. I’m never going back to that house. I’m living out my days with Mira. When I pass, just you and Mira can arrange my funeral. That will be enough p>
Eleanor smiled as she spoke, but the profound sorrow in her eyes was unmistakable.
Ethan’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Sebastian kicked you out? He’s completely lost his humanity p>
“It’s not that he kicked me out. It’s just that might live another two years here with Mira, but if I stayed in that house, wouldn’t last six months.
Honestly, I only have this life because Mira saved me. Without her, I would be in the ground p>
“Are they abusing you p>
The more Ethan heard, the more absurd it sounded. Why was every family
completely dysfunctional?
“Physical abuse? No, they wouldn’t dare. But just watching the way they act and the
things they say… the stress alone would kill me p>
Ethan had no idea his uncle’s family
had devolved into this. “I was
planning to pay my respects, but
hearing this im not setting foot in, there p>
“You should still go. You rarely visit. As for the rest, with Mira’s capabilities, they can’t touch her p>
That much was true. Back in Melvion City, Mira had effortlessly dismantled everyone who stood against her.
Going over there wasn’t a bad idea
He could assess the situation and maybe talk some sense into. Sebastian before the family
destroyed themselves.
“When you go, absolutely do not mention the trip to the Javenaire Federation, to anyone p>
Mira warned him.
“Of course not. I’m not going to broadcast something like that p>
Those people’s minds were already warped.
It wasn’t long before Ethan had to leave.
“Keep your temper in check. Don’t waste your energy arguing with them p>
Eleanor reminded him once more.
She turned to Beatrice. “Keep an eye on him. If the conversation turns sour, find an excuse and drag him out of there p>
It was clear Beatrice was highly perceptive. She didn’t speak much, but she knew when to pull Ethan back from the edge.
“I understand, Eleanor p>
Beatrice gave the older woman a gentle hug.