Devilish secretary - Chapter 124

Chapter 124: Chapter 124 Ethan Chapter 124: Chapter 124 Ethan Lilith pulled Gray into a quiet corner, wrapping her arms around him in a comforting hug.

She gently patted his back as he leaned his head against her shoulder, taking a deep, steadying breath.

His body was tense, and his eyes, she noticed, grew darker with every passing second.

He hated it.

Hated when someone dared to mess with her.

As if silently making a vow, his arms tightened around her, pulling her closer.

Lilith’s sharp gaze softened, and she reached up, her fingers threading through his silky, smooth hair.

She rubbed his head gently, her touch soothing his storm.

Out of nowhere, she felt the warmth of his lips on her neck, a quiet kiss that sent shivers down her spine.

“We’re at a hospital, Human doll!” she said, rolling her eyes but smiling despite herself.

Gray’s long lashes fluttered against her cheek as he muttered something under his breath, his tone grumpy and low.

Lilith’s smile widened, amusement lighting her eyes.

“Aww, are you not such a grumpy big boy?” she teased, gently tugging at his cheeks.

Gray blinked in pure shock, his expression frozen as her unexpected gesture caught him completely off guard.

“I’m not a big boy,” he said, his voice deep but confused as he blinked down at her.

“So you’re only grumpy?” Lilith asked, laughing softly, the corners of her lips twitching in amusement.

Gray frowned, shaking his head.

“I’m not grumpy, either,” he replied firmly, though his tone was undeniably sulky.

“Oh, so you’re pookie, then?” Lilith teased, her laughter growing.

Gray’s glare deepened, his sharp features twisting into an incredulous look.

“Neither am I pookie nor grumpy boy,” he said unhappily, clearly displeased with her nicknames.

Lilith couldn’t contain her laughter any longer, doubling over slightly as she clutched her stomach.

“You’re too easy to mess with, Human doll,” she managed between laughs.

Gray sighed heavily, his arms loosening around her but not letting go entirely.

“You’re the only one who gets away with this, Lilith,” he muttered, his voice softer this time, as though the thought genuinely puzzled him.

Lilith smirked, poking his chest lightly.

“Of course, I’m special.

And you?

You’re just my adorable, grumpy doll,” she said cheekily, earning another quiet grumble from Gray.

“Lily, you’re impossible!” Gray muttered under his breath, his lips twitching slightly as he grabbed her hands, gently counting her fingers one by one as if it was the most natural thing to do.

“Why are you so obsessed with doll nicknames?” he asked, his deep voice soft yet slightly teasing.

Lilith blinked, tilting her head at the sound of the new nickname.

Lily.

No one had ever called her that before.

The way it rolled off his tongue so naturally made her pause.

She decided instantly-she liked it.

A small smile tugged at her lips as she watched him.

“Because you’re like a doll!

So perfect, so cute…” she said, her voice dropping to a playful tone as she leaned slightly closer.

Gray’s eyes softened, a faint blush creeping up his neck as he looked at her, his lips parting as if to argue.

But then, seeing her mischievous smile, he sighed and shook his head.

“Cute?

I’m not cute, Lily.” “Oh, but you are,” she countered, her smirk growing.

“You’re my perfect, grumpy doll.” Gray groaned lightly, but his grip on her hands didn’t loosen.

Instead, he brought her fingers closer to his lips, brushing them softly against them.

“You’re the only one who can call me that.

No one else.” His dark eyes locked onto hers, a possessiveness flickering within them.

Lilith chuckled, clearly unbothered by the intensity in his gaze.

“Don’t worry, grumpy doll.

I wouldn’t let anyone else even try.” Gray exhaled a quiet laugh, his tension easing as he gazed at her fondly.

“You’re lucky I don’t mind your impossible nicknames.” “And you’re lucky I’m letting you call me Lily,” she shot back with a wink.

Gray smiled faintly, his lips curving into a rare, genuine expression.

“Then we’re even, Lily.” “AM I DREAMING OR WHAT?

SEBASTIAN CARTER IS SMILING… AND TOO WITH A PRETTY WOMAN… IN A HOSPITAL CORNER?” The loud voice startled both Lilith and Gray, echoing down the quiet hospital corridor.

Lilith turned to see a new figure approaching them.

He was tall and stylish, wearing a crisp white shirt layered under a black leather jacket, paired with ripped jeans.

His thick, dark hair was tousled effortlessly, giving him a carefree charm.

The man paused dramatically, stylishly removing his shades with a flourish to reveal striking brown eyes.

He was undeniably good-looking, with a boyish grin that lit up his face.

“And who are you?” Gray asked, his voice sharp and cold, his expression immediately turning guarded.

The man froze, placing a hand over his heart with an exaggerated gasp, as if Gray’s words had physically wounded him.

“You… you don’t recognize me?

Your one and only cousin, Ethan Carter!

The legend, the heart of the family, the one who kept your childhood exciting?” Gray frowned, clearly unimpressed.

Ethan sighed dramatically, pretending to wipe an invisible tear from his eye.

“Unbelievable.

The Sebastian Carter who once shared his toys with me-well, forced by the adults, but still-has forgotten me?

The same cousin who used to chase me out of his room for touching his books?

I was practically your unpaid therapist growing up, and this is how you treat me?

Tsk tsk, tragic.” Lilith raised an eyebrow, smirking as she watched the overly dramatic display.

“He’s… energetic,” she murmured to Gray, amused.

Gray sighed deeply, pinching the bridge of his nose.

“Ethan.

What are you doing here?” “Finally, he remembers my name!” Ethan announced dramatically, throwing his arms up as if in disbelief.

“I come back from my overseas trip, decide to visit my oh-so-serious cousin, and what do I find?

Not only is he smiling-absolutely shocking-but he’s smiling at a woman.

In a hospital, no less!

Where I came to check if witch Grandma is still alive.

And here you are, in a corner.

I had to see it with my own eyes.”