The Other Side Of Love.

CHAPTER 5: Proposal.

Felix sighed. “It’s just a coincidence.

He is Mom’s enemy. She hasn’t even seen his real face.

If she had, she might like him instead of hating him.”

“I want him to be my daddy,” Jane said stubbornly.

“You’re too easy to trick,” Felix warned.

“His face will fool you. Don’t trust him.”

“He’ll be my secret daddy,” Jane whispered.

“Not yours.”

Felix shook his head. “Fine.

If he can’t find our real father, I’ll introduce him to you.

He’ll see my email tomorrow. Clear?”

Jane smiled brightly. “Thank you. Good night.”

As she left, Felix muttered, “Girls…”

Later that night, Ethan was working when a new email appeared on his screen.

Before he opened it, someone knocked.

“Come in.”

Assistant Pei entered.

“What time will she arrive?” Ethan asked.

“Four in the afternoon.”

“Cancel all my meetings after four,” Ethan said.

“I want to see her before she treats Jay.”

“Yes, sir.”

Pei hesitated. “Sir… she changed her gender information to male.

If I hadn’t checked, we would be expecting a man.”

Ethan looked up coldly.

“Get out if you have nothing useful to say.”

Pei stiffened. “Sir, someone checked your background last night.”

Ethan frowned.

“Find out who wants to die—and help them.”

“I tried,” Pei said.

“But the hacker is very skilled. No identity at all.

After I booked the doctor, your data was hacked.”

Ethan smiled darkly.

“Stop interfering. Let’s see what they want.”

“Yes, sir.”

Pei left.

Ethan opened the email.

*Why do you look like me and my sister?

I want you to be my daddy, but you already have a son. How sad.

I sent you DNA. Use it to find my daddy.

When you’re done, report back.

If you fail… you’ll become my dad instead.

Don’t try to investigate me. You can’t.

I was the first. And the second.

Two days left.*

Ethan’s face turned cold.

“The first and the second…”

That meant the same person hacked him last night.

Another message appeared.

*Did you hurt my mummy?

I’m watching you.

If you treat her badly today, your company will fail in five hours.

She already sees you as her enemy.

Don’t make me your enemy too.

Or you will see your own shadow.*

Ethan leaned back slowly.

That threat sounded exactly like him.

Who was this child?

Why was he so brave?

So the doctor had a son…

and that son dared to threaten him?

Ethan’s eyes turned icy.

They would pay.

For wasting his time.

For spying on him.

For making him an enemy.

And most of all—

for daring to say:

“Your company will go bankrupt.”

How dare they.

“Kids, stay inside,” Ava said firmly.

“Do not go outside. If you do, I will punish you when I come back.”

Felix frowned and looked at her carefully.

“Mum… why do you look strange? Why are you wearing makeup like that?

And why are you dressed like a man?”

“You’ll understand when I return,” Ava replied, already turning away.

Suddenly, Jane ran out, crying hard.

“Mum!” she cried. “Brother, are you okay?”

Ava quickly knelt in front of her.

“We’re fine,” she said softly. “But why are you crying?”

Jane held her chest. Her small body shook.

“I have a bad feeling,” she whispered.

“Someone in our family is in danger.”

Felix waved his hand.

“You’re just scared for no reason. Look—Mum and I are here. We’re fine.”

Jane shook her head. Tears fell faster.

“No. I don’t know why, but something is wrong. Mum, you must believe me.”

Ava’s face softened. She hugged Jane tightly.

“I believe you,” Ava said gently.

She knew Jane had strange abilities. Ava never doubted her feelings.

Jane looked up with red eyes.

“Could it be… our lost brother?”

Ava froze.

“No,” she said quickly, her voice shaking.

“My son can’t be in danger. He can’t die.”

“Then take me with you,” Jane begged.

“Let’s go save our brother.”

“That’s impossible,” Felix said.

“We don’t even know where he lives.”

“I can find him,” Jane said firmly.

“My body will lead me to him.”

Ava stayed silent for a moment. Then she took out her phone.

“Cancel the appointment,” she said calmly.

“I’ll come another day.”

She ended the call.

“My son is more important,” she said firmly.

“Felix, stay home. Jane, come with me.”

She wiped off her makeup, removed her Doctor VYK disguise, and left with Jane.

Left behind, Felix crossed his arms and huffed.

“I’m the man of the house,” he muttered.

“Why should I wait for women to come back?

I’ll just order food.”

Fifty minutes later…

“Left—no, right!

Straight—no, back—yes, this way!”

Jane pulled Ava’s hand urgently. Her face was pale.

Suddenly, she stopped.

“Mum!” Jane cried.

“The feeling is very strong. It’s coming from that house!”