“Waah..." in the car, Ethan's crying grew Louder and louder. His eyes were fixed on Blair and Wesley as desperation coursed through him.

Wesley let go of Blair, took a step forward, grabbed Ethan's hand, and said, “Don't you remember what I taught you? Men don't cry. If you want to stay with us, study hard and earn a place in a military school.

Then, come here to work. Your uncle Gifford will train you!"

‘Ethan will always be one of the Leonards, * he thought.

Gifford was still on a mission and didn't know that Ethan was being taken away.

The boy continued to sob.

"Grandpa..."

As tough as Wesley was, his eyes reddened as well. Then he mustered all the courage he possibly could and let go of Ethan's little hand. He told Tam, “Leave before I change my mind."

Just as the engine roared to life, Yvette trotted over and said to Tam through the half-open window, “If, someday, you decide that you don't want to raise Ethan anymore, bring him back to us. We won't blame you.

Ethan wilt always be one of us.”

The silver car was finally out of sight.

And Ethan's wail couldn't be heard anymore. Blair sobbed in Wesley's arms.

With red eyes and arm-in-arm with Yvette, who was also crying, Chantel continued her efforts to comfort the two women.

Chantel closed her eyes for a brief moment and made a new wish. She wanted to have a child for Wesley and Blair to raise so that they would never experience this anguish again. But, to do so, she needed to bear

Gifford's child.

What distressed her was that Gifford hadn't been home for a long time.

He was hardly around, and she might not be able to see him even if he returned occasionally. How was she supposed to have his baby?

At the Pearl Villa District

When Tam and Ethan arrived at Matthew's villa to say goodbye to Erica,

Rhea had just left the house after her visit. Erica intended to return to school with her camera, but she received a call from Tam before she could get in the car.

"Mrs. Erica, it's me, Tam. I picked up Ethan yesterday, and we're Leaving for Australia tomorrow. Can we come to see you now if you're free?"

‘Leaving for Australia tomorrow?' Erica was still processing the shocking news.

Then, she nodded, “Yes, I'm at home."

Tam knew the address of the villa. After hanging up the phone, Erica returned to the house to wait for the father and son.

Ten minutes later, her phone rang again. She thought it was Tam, so she answered the phone without even looking at the screen.