Chapter 26 It Feels Like There's Nothing We Can't Figure Out +10 Free Coins Chapter 26 It Feels Like There's Nothing We Can't Figure Out By the third knock , an old lady with silver hair opened the door . " Who are you looking for ? " she asked , her voice curious . Ethan gave a polite nod . " Hello , madam , I'm Ethan . I called Mr. Wise yesterday . " The old lady studied him for a moment , recognition slowly dawning. " Ah , Ethan . Has it really been this long ? Come on in ." Dawn followed closely behind him . They handed the gift to the elderly woman . After a few pleasantries , the lady guided them to the sofa and went off to fetch Samuel from the study . Ethan glanced over at Dawn . She was sitting up straight , her hands neatly placed on her lap , looking every bit like a well - behaved student . He smiled slightly and reached over , gently taking her hand . " Are you nervous ? " " Not really ," Dawn replied , turning her head briefly to look at him before quickly facing forward again . " It's just that with someone as respected as him , there's an unspoken aura that makes it hard to relax , you know ? " ... Ethan nodded in understanding , his voice soft . " I get it , but you're with me . " Just as he finished speaking , Samuel entered the room . He adjusted his suit and straightened up . Dawn instinctively moved behind Ethan . " Mr. Wise , " they both greeted . Samuel gave a nod , gesturing for them to sit . His sharp eyes briefly lingered on Dawn before shifting to Ethan . " It's been years . You've grown into a dashing young man . I heard from your grandfather that you've taken over the company . " Ethan gave a humble nod , his tone respectful . " Mr. Wise , you're too kind . I'm still learning ." " Humility is a good trait , " Samuel said , his expression softening . Then , without missing a beat , 1/3 Chapter 26 It Feels Like There's Nothing We Can't Figure Out he asked , " Is this your young fiancée ? " Dawn's heart skipped a beat . +10 Free Coins Fiancée ? Why did he add " young " there ? Ethan noticed her reaction and smiled slightly . " Yes , this is Dawn . She's about to turn 21. " " Why haven't you tied the knot yet ? " Samuel raised an eyebrow , teasing . " Young lady , do not want to marry him ?" you The conversation shifted toward Dawn , and instinctively , she glanced at Ethan . He was looking at her , waiting for her response . Dawn shook her head so quickly she thought her head might fall off . " No , Mr. Wise , I would love to marry him ! " Ethan's eyes sparkled with amusement as he added , " We're making preparations , and when the time comes , we'll be sure to invite you , Mr. Wise . " " I'll be waiting for your invitation , then ! " Samuel chuckled . After some light conversation , Samuel finally got to the point . " I heard you have a Virgin Mary pendant that needs repair . Let me see . " Dawn quickly took the pendant out of her bag , opened the box , and handed it to Samuel . " This is the pendant , Mr. Wise . What do you think ? Is it repairable ? " She had done some research on Samuel during the ride over . Just like Ethan had said , Samuel was a respected figure in the field , even having apprentices of his own . If he couldn't fix it , then there might be no hope at all . Samuel examined the pendant carefully , his brows furrowing in concentration . The more he studied it , the more anxious Dawn became . Ethan gave her a reassuring look , his hand gently squeezing hers . Two minutes later , Samuel finally set the pendant back into its box . " The quality of this onyx is exceptional ," he said thoughtfully . " Restoring it to its original state will be a challenge , but ... it's possible to try ." Dawn let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding . 2/3 Chapter 26 It Feels Like There's Nothing We Can't Figure Out +10 Free Coins At least there's hope . She thanked him sincerely , and Samuel accepted with a gracious nod . They were invited to stay for dinner before they left . As they stepped out into the hallway , Dawn exhaled deeply . " Mr. Wise's presence is so overwhelming . I felt like I couldn't even move in front of him . " Ethan chuckled lightly . " He's used to his role as a teacher , so he might seem a bit intimidating . But when you meet my grandfather , you'll probably wish he'd be more serious . " The thought of his grandfather made Ethan cringe slightly . His enthusiasm might scare poor Dawn . Dawn wasn't too concerned . " You might not know this , but I actually get along really well with older people . " He hummed in reply , though he was well aware of that . " Mr. Wise may be strict , but I'm really , really thankful to him - and to you . You've seriously helped me with something important ! " Even though the pendant wasn't fixed yet , Dawn felt a sense of calm she hadn't expected . It's strange , but with Ethan around , it feels like there's nothing we can't figure out . posture relaxed . They reached the car , and Ethan opened the passenger door for her . Dawn was about to sit down when he paused , resting one hand casually on the roof of the car , his " So , Ms. Porter , how do you plan to thank me ? " he asked with a teasing smile . Dawn looked up at him . From this angle , with the light behind him , his face looked even more striking , bathed in a soft , almost ethereal glow . 3/3 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!