Chapter 12 I Spoiled Dawn Too Much Chapter 12 I Spoiled Dawn Too Much 82 +5 Free Coins Ethan let out a low chuckle , ignoring everyone else as he strode to the side with his long legs . " So now , are you willing to tell me what's wrong ? What's got you so upset ? " Dawn thought for a moment and realized there was nothing she couldn't say . " You probably already know about my family situation . My parents didn't leave me anything behind , except for the Virgin Mary pendant my mom put on me before I left home . " That pendant is the only thing I have that connects me to them , so I cherish it deeply . I was so afraid of losing it that I asked Austin to keep it safe for me . " But he gave my Virgin Mary pendant to Sydney . " He said he was just lending it to her , but that's not the point . It's mine . How could he do that ? " Ethan listened quietly as his brows furrowed slightly . It wasn't until he heard the soft sound of sniffles from the other end that he finally spoke in a deep voice . " Yeah , how could he ? I'll go back and beat him up right now , how about that ? " Dawn was taken aback . " That's not an option ." " Huh ? " " He's still ... my Uncle Austin . " Leaning lazily against the railing , Ethan gazed at the vibrant cityscape of North Meriax . " Alright then , no fighting . We'll just stay far away from him - out of sight , out of mind . " Only then did Dawn let out a soft hum of agreement . After chatting for a while , she had already forgotten why she was upset in the first place . " Are you done with work ? " Ethan hummed in response , then after a brief pause , asked , " Do you want a present ? " " A present ... " Dawn hesitated . Alice had already caused him trouble , and now asking for a gift on top of that felt impolite . She shook her head . " No , thanks . There's nothing I really want . " Ethan frowned again . He knew she was keeping her distance from him . 1/5 21:59 Sun , Sep 14 · Chapter 12 1 Spoiled Dawn Too Much : . 82 +5 Free Coins Since they had only just confirmed their relationship , he also knew he couldn't push too hard . So he simply said , " I'll be done here in about two days . No matter what's bothering you , you can always tell me . " Dawn joked , " You only want to gossip , don't you ? " Ethan's eyelid twitched . He wasn't sure whether to call her adorable or completely oblivious . Adorable , probably . He grumbled , " Yeah . " Because of that one response , Ethan ended up leaving a lasting impression on Dawn . She always felt like he loved nosing into drama and listening to gossip , so whenever she had something juicy , he was the first person she shared it with . However , that's a story for another time . After hanging up the call , Dawn felt much better . She stared at the ceiling for a while before picking up her phone again to tell Sandra that she'd be returning to the old house tomorrow . She planned to stay with them for a few days . It would be just in time for Ethan's return . Then , she could head to Northville . : Sydney's back injury was severe , and the test results wouldn't be available until the next day . She needed to stay in the hospital for observation . Austin had gone home to pick up some essentials . He had never expected to get into such a huge argument with Dawn . By the time he returned to the hospital , it was already three in the afternoon . Sydney lay weakly in bed . The moment she saw him , her eyes lit up , but then her expression turned pitiful . " Why did you take so long ? The doctor came by earlier and said I might have a scar . I'm really scared ." Austin set the travel bag on the table and picked up her medical file to take a look . " You probably won't . 2/5 21:59 Sun , Sep 14 d Chapter 12 I Spoiled Dawn Too Much 82 +5 Free Coins " But it turns out to be a problem , we'll find the best cosmetic surgeon abroad to fix it . It'll be fine ." Sydney gazed at the handsome man before her and sensed that his mind was elsewhere . She hesitated for a moment before carefully asking , " You didn't get into a fight with Dawn when you went back , right ? " Austin's hand paused mid - motion as his brows knitted together . Seeing that he didn't respond , Sydney suddenly had a bad feeling . She bit her lip and said softly , " Dawn is still young . Her personality is bound to be impulsive . If she said anything that upset you , please don't take it to heart ." " Mm ." Austin set the file down , unbuttoned his suit jacket , and sat on the edge of the bed . " She saw the Virgin Mary pendant I gave you . That's why she lost control . " Sydney , didn't I tell you to be more careful ? How did she see it ? " He asked as his deep eyes locked onto hers . Under the covers , Sydney's hands clenched tightly . Her eyelashes trembled as she whispered , " It's my fault ... " I knew she had some prejudices against me , so I bought a bracelet to give her as a peace offering . But in my rush , I grabbed the wrong thing . That's how she ended up seeing it . It's all my fault . " Seeing the tears streaming down her face , Austin couldn't help but feel guilty . What am I thinking ? Why am I speaking to Sydney in such a tone ? Sydney would never deliberately pick a fight with Dawn . Moving closer , he pulled her into his arms and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead . " It's not your fault . Dawn has been spoiled by me since she was little - her temper is out of control . You're just too kind . Next time she speaks rudely to you , don't let her get away with it . " Sydney secretly let out a sigh of relief , but she remained gentle . " I can tell that Dawn isn't a bad from person . She just relies on you too much , so she probably feels like I've stolen you away her . " Austin , have you ever considered helping her become more independent ? " 3/5 21:59 Sun , Sep 14 d Chapter 12 I Spoiled Dawn Too Much :0 Austin's brows furrowed immediately . " Independent ? " " Yes . " Sydney noticed his resistance and laughed coldly inside , but her expression remained unchanged . 82 +5 Free Coins " It's like how kids grow up and need to maintain a bit of distance from their parents . You can still live nearby and take care of her , but ... after all , you're a man and she's a woman . If she keeps living with you , it's only natural that certain ... misunderstandings might arise . " She bit her lip , her voice turning even softer . " Besides , Dawn still seems to resent me . Maybe giving her some space would help ." In such a short time , Sydney had already been hospitalized twice . If this continued , who knew what would happen next ? Austin didn't respond as he was lost in thought . The next morning , a nurse brought over Sydney's test results . " It's nothing serious . Just keep the wound dry and come in regularly to have the bandages changed . " Sydney sighed in relief . The hospital smelled terrible . She wanted to use this injury to increase Austin's awareness , but she didn't actually want to stay admitted . Since she needed care for her back injury , Austin had planned to take her back to his villa . Just as they got into the car , he received a call from the Osborne Estate . Jessica Osborne's voice was firm and full of energy . " Dawn is back , and you're not ? Are you waiting until I'm dead before you finally come home to see me ? " Did Dawn go back ? Austin froze for a moment before sighing helplessly . " Mom , I've been busy with work ." " Even the president isn't as busy as you ! " Jessica snapped . " I don't care how important your work is - you'd better come home immediately ! 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