Chapter 25 I've Got It Covered Dawn stood frozen for a moment , her heart racing with excitement . 81 +10 Free Coins 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 ? O 1/4 22:08 Sun , Sep 14 Chapter 25 I've Got It Covered 81 +10 Free Coins 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 . " 2/4 Sun , Sep 14 81 Chapter 25 I've Got It Covered " 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 ? " +10 Free Coins " 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 3/4 81 Chapter 25 I've Got It Covered most social events and interviews . +10 Free Coins 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 . 4/4 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!