Chapter 23 " No need . There's no place for me in this house anymore . Coming back would just irritate certain people , " Ethan said with icy aloofness . Evelyn's gaze chilled instantly . " Who says so ? The Arnolds only acknowledge one grandson- you . When you've grown up , you're to inherit the Arnold family fortune . If you don't return home , then who will ? " Ethan was not aware that Owen , after marrying Sylvia Shenley , had explicitly forbidden him to step foot into the Arnold residence . Even Forrest was not recognized by the Arnolds . " Ethan , mind your tone . Is this how she's raised you all these years ? " Ethan's eyes flicked upward , his grip around his fork tensing , pale knuckles highlighting the tense veins beneath . " How she raised me is none of your concern , Father . I didn't intend to disturb you by coming here . I apologize , Grandma . " Upon noticing Ethan's emotional strain , Evelyn placed her bony hand over Ethan's . " What's happened ? Has someone been picking on you ? Tell me , I'll take care of it . " " No need . " Ethan put down his fork and pulled out a napkin , wiping the corners of his mouth . He cast a glance at the man standing beside him . " Did you bring him ? " The butler answered , " He's right outside . " Ethan waved dismissively . The butler gestured to the bodyguards outside . Soon , two bodyguards dragged in a man wearing a black t - shirt , battered and bruised , and dumped him onto the floor . Owen's eyes widened as he recognized the man . " Forry ? " Forrest's face was covered in bruises , his hands twisted into unnatural shapes with broken bones . He lay helplessly on the floor in a semi - conscious state , his eyes blazing with a fierce light . Unable to hide her revulsion , Evelyn snapped , " Ethan , what did you bring this ill - omened creature here for ? " Owen , noticeably flustered , blurted out . " Ethan , he's your brother ! " " Seeing the state he's in , I'm sure he knows exactly who he messed with , " Ethan said , coolly watching Owen . " If Father can't teach him a lesson , then I will . Just because he's been living with the Arnold family for a few years doesn't mean he can forget his place . " Owen's face turned pale , rendered speechless in front of his mother , and unable to do anything to Ethan . Ethan continued . " Lastly , let me remind you , Father : I don't have a brother ; my mother only had one son - me . " The butler , helping Ethan onto his wheelchair , glanced down at the battered figure of Forrest sprawled on the floor . " Remember , know who you can mess with and who you can't . This is the last time . " Ethan was helped into the car , and the butler glanced in the rear - view mirror . Seeing Ethan in the back seat with his eyes closed and brows furrowed , he asked , " Mr. Ethan , is your leg acting up again ? Should we go to the hospital ? " " I'm fine, let's just go home . " Ethan opened his eyes , suppressing his pain . " How's Madelyn doing ? " " Miss Jent should be up and about in a few days . The doctor says she's recovering well . " " Is that so ? That's good . " " By the way , Miss Jent had a message delivered to you by the florist's assistant . She said she really likes the flowers . " " That's good to hear , " Ethan murmured , a faint smile gracing his lips - because she liked them . Suddenly reminded of something , he pulled out a small , exquisitely made black velvet box from his pocket . Opening it revealed a striking necklace of intertwined silver and gold letters , gently cradling a delicate , solitary pearl in their embrace . Each letter was from Madelyn's name , intricately worked and artfully connected to create a beautifully crafted symbol of her identity . This was a gift he had planned to present to her upon their meeting . He eagerly anticipated the moment he could personally fasten the necklace around her neck . The butler sneaked a glance at Ethan through the rear - view mirror . ' It's been a while since I've seen Mr. Ethan smile so happily . " He could not help but think , ' Not since the accident . ' Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!