He opened the car door for her, and she sat inside with trembling hands, which he didn't fail to notice. He frowned, wondering what exactly had happened so suddenly.
He closed the door and went inside the building to bring her mom to her, just like he said.
When he entered the venue, most of the guests had already left, excluding Jacob. Ethan took long strides toward Violet's mom and greeted her politely.
“Excuse me, Mrs. Joseph.”
She smiled at him and raised her eyebrows in amusement, as this was the first time he had ever approached her.
“Drop the formalities. Just call me Aunty or—”
She stopped herself, realizing he would never address anyone as Mom.
“You can call me Amelia...”
He nodded, clearly having no interest in continuing the conversation. He gestured for her to come asid
