Chapter 549 These past few days, the attackers hadn't only been tracking Ethan-they'd been monitoring Charlotte too. Once they'd uncovered the full picture of the siblings' situation, all their findings were secretly reported to Clarice. The moment Ethan learned this, he immediately came for Charlotte and Christopher. He understood Clarice's methods; if the siblings fell into her hands, it wasn't impossible that they could vanish from Goldmont City entirely.

Yet, Ethan had never once considered the consequences he might face for openly defying Clarice's orders-rescuing them despite her command... what would await him afterward? Sometimes, impulsive decisions could cost you your life. He closed his eyes. For now, fear had been replaced by exhaustion and pain. He needed to rest and recover before he could plan his next move. Christopher, worried, kept asking if Ethan needed to go to the hospital. Ethan felt the boy's genuine concern and allowed a faint smirk to curl at his lips. "Ill be fine after a short rest," he said.

punishment ---- with nothing more than a night's sleep. "Take off your clothes." Just as Ethan was drifting toward sleep, Charlotte's voice rang in his ear. Christopher saw her holding a first-aid kit and suddenly understood-her earlier coldness wasn't indifference; she had gone to fetch medicine.

hot water. "What are you waiting for?" Charlotte asked, laying out the gauze and ointments on the table. Ethan, however, simply stared

then at his face, utterly shocked. After all, he was part of the Morrison family. Raised in luxury, pampered from birth, shielded

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