Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 25

Chapter 25 I’ve Got It Covered

Dawn stood frozen for a moment, her heart racing with excitement.

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She had been uncertain about what to do, but Ethan had already figured out the perfect

solution.

“Ethan, you’re amazing!” Dawn exclaimed, her hands cupping her face in delight. She jumped to her feet and quickly added, “Thank you so much! I’m going to change right now!”

She skipped back to her room.

Ethan smiled down at her, his gaze softening. He stood up and started cleaning the dishes.

Dawn selected a modest outfit, picking something respectful, and added a subtle touch of makeup to keep it classy.

When she stepped out, she nearly bumped into Ethan in the hallway. Their eyes met, and for a brief moment, she was caught in the depths of his gaze. She quickly looked away, feeling flustered. “Uh… I’m ready now. Let’s go,” she said.

Ethan gave a low hum in acknowledgment and gestured for her to lead the way.

“How far is it?” she asked, glancing over her shoulder.

“About 40 minutes,” he replied.

“I see…”

The conversation slowed, and they stepped into the elevator. Dawn, who stood by the door, pressed the button for the correct floor. Then she gripped her bag with both hands, her heart racing. She wasn’t sure what to say next.

Suddenly, a shadow loomed over her, and Ethan’s voice, low and smooth, broke the silence. “Dawn.”

Dawn froze, startled. “Y–yeah?”

“Are you feeling shy?”

She froze.

How am I supposed to respond to that?

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Ethan’s gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds, his smile widening. “When you’re with me, you can relax a little more.”

Does he think I don’t want to relax?

How can I relax when this man has such an effortlessly magnetic presence, capable of drawing anyone in with just his eyes?

Dawn bit her lip, trying to focus on something else. Outwardly, she pushed back, saying, “I’m perfectly relaxed… I’m just thinking when I’m quict. You wouldn’t understand.”

Ethan observed her flushed cheeks and felt a strong urge to pinch them. She’s just too cute.

His fingers twitched but he restrained himself, pushing the thought aside.

The elevator reached the basement, and with it, the playful, flirtatious tension faded. Dawn didn’t notice the slight regret in his eyes as she released a soft breath.

Being around someone this captivating was truly testing her composure.

It looks like I need to avoid being alone with Ethan as much as possible in the future.

The weather that day was perfect–clear and sunny, with not a single cloud in the sky. Dawn cracked the car window, enjoying the fresh air as they drove. Her mood lightened further, knowing that her mother’s Virgin Mary pendant might finally be restored. She felt a lot better.

Meanwhile, Ethan kept stealing glances at her, his gaze soft as he watched her.

At a red light, he played a song–an old classic, “Only Want To Be With You.”

Dawn smiled and hummed along to the melody as she gazed out the window.

As they turned a corner, the sunlight bathed her in a warm golden glow. She seemed almost radiant, as if surrounded by light.

Ethan’s heart softened as he watched her. She was his.

When the song ended, Dawn sighed in contentment. “Gredosian songs really are beautiful. Listening to them makes me want to visit Gredos.”

Ethan raised an eyebrow. “Do you like Gredos?”

“Well, I wouldn’t say I like or dislike it … ” Dawn thought for a moment before answering. “It’s more about the atmosphere. Life’s too short not to experience everything, right? There are so many places I want to visit.”

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“Alright,” Ethan replied steadily. “We’ll go to Gredos. Together.”

From this point on, I will always be by her side.

Ethan drove them to the old town, parking in front of a timeworn building.

Suddenly, Dawn slapped her forehead in realization. “Oh, no.”

“What’s wrong?”

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“I didn’t bring a gift!” she said, her face falling. “How can I ask someone for a favor without bringing a gift?”

Ethan, thinking she was upset about something serious, affectionately rubbed her head. “Don’t worry. I’ve got it covered.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

“You’re the best!”

Dawn got so excited that she almost ran over to hug him. But just as she reached out, something felt off, and she awkwardly pulled back. “Uh… that might be inappropriate.”

Ethan raised an eyebrow. “Inappropriate?”

It’s very appropriate.

Dawn didn’t notice the hint of expectation in his eyes as she focused on her thoughts. “Ethan, if this works out, I’ll buy you a fancy meal!”

Ethan chuckled, “I’ll be waiting for you to support me financially.”

Wait…

How did it turn into me supporting him financially? I was just promising him a meal!

Before Dawn could say anything else, Ethan had already moved ahead, holding the gift. She pouted and quickly jogged to catch up with him.

The restoration expert Ethan had mentioned was an elderly man named Samuel Wise, a longtime friend of Ethan’s grandfather. Ethan had met him twice when he was younger.

After Samuel retired, he chose to live in this quiet spot, keeping a low profile and avoiding

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When Dawn mentioned her mother’s Virgin Mary pendant, Ethan immediately thought of Samuel. After asking around at home, he was able to get his contact information.

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