Chapter 351

"Your son’s smartness—no way he doesn’t know. It’s them who asked me to come over. Said Daniel’s hurt, and you’d probably be upset, so here I am to keep you company," James ruffled Ethan’s hair as he smiled, mixing helplessness with a touch of fondness. Maria gave a similar wry smile, then scooped up Ella in her arms and gently tapped her dainty nose. "Your uncle’s fine, just twisted his ankle. Nothing serious." "Mom, can we go visit Uncle?" Ella asked, her eyes wide with curiosity. "No, honey. There are too many reporters outside the hospital. I don't want your identities revealed yet. I want you to have a happy childhood, free from all those flashing cameras." Ella, still too young to fully grasp what Maria meant, obediently nodded. Maria set Ella down and tilted her chin toward James, hinting for him to follow her into the room. Once inside, she laid it all out for him. In James’ presence, she finally let her vulnerability show. "Richard and Melissa, their scheming runs deeper than