He Watched Me Shine Without Him novel Chapter 114

Ethan thought about all the medical notes he had read from Rose and how much he understood about the various symptoms of insomnia. Not wanting Maxwell to look down on him, he nodded and said, "I happen to have a special interest in the field of insomnia. During my studies, I’ve been focused on researching this topic. I believe I have the confidence to cure Mr. Clarke."

Maxwell said, "Dr. Ethan, if you can cure my grandson’s illness, I will reward you with both fame and fortune. But if you're just a pretty facade with no real skills—don’t blame me for being rude."

Ethan trembled slightly...

Charlotte noticed his nervousness and spoke to comfort him, "Dr. Ethan, you must believe in yourself. Since even Rose was able to improve Ryan’s condition, I believe you will be able to cure him."

Her words reignited Ethan’s fighting spirit as he said, "Don’t worry, Madam Charlotte. I will not disappoint your expectations."

Maxwell turned to the butler and said, "Take Dr. Ethan to Ryan’s room. Whatever he needs, cooperate fully."

The butler replied, "Understood, Mr. Maxwell."

Ethan followed behind the butler, walking across a long marble corridor. On both sides, arched colonnades with an Elderglen architectural flair led the way, eventually bringing them to a bedroom on the third floor.

The butler knocked on the door. From inside came a cold, commanding voice that seemed to pierce the soul, "Enter."

The voice sounded vaguely familiar to Ethan, but he found the thought ridiculous—when had he ever had the honor of meeting Mr. Clarke?

The butler opened the door, and Ethan walked in nervously. The room inside was like a palace—luxurious in every detail, from the white marble to the gem-inlaid wall art. It was the epitome of opulence.

The overwhelming sense of social pressure made it hard for Ethan to breathe. He shifted his gaze to the figure standing with his back to him by the full-length window and was startled.

Ryan’s posture was as upright as a poplar tree and as elegant as a painting, exuding a noble aura. Yet somehow, this impressive figure struck Ethan as familiar.

Ethan explained his purpose of visiting, "Mr. Clarke, I’m Dr. Ethan from Crestview Health Institute. I was entrusted by your stepmother to treat your condition."

Ryan remained silent.

At that moment, hearing Ethan’s voice, Ryan had to use immense willpower to suppress his rage.

Ethan and Charlotte had colluded, using Rose as a pawn to try to ruin his reputation and destroy his business empire.

Such malicious intent—it was unforgivable.

Ryan asked, "My illness stems from a psychological knot. I hate my stepmother. She destroyed my family and left my childhood in ruins. Dr. Ethan, can such a knot be untied?"

Ryan curled his lips slightly and thought, So Ethan really learned Rose’s concept of healing without medicine from her notes. But Rose’s methods were intricate and far more rigorous than simply taking pills.

He was stuck—his true love was Rose, but the woman he was marrying was Vivian.

He finally said in a low voice, "Her name is Vivian."

Ryan laughed softly and said, "Dr. Ethan, it took you that long to answer. Are you lying?"

Startled, Ethan looked up in panic. Ryan seemed to have mind-reading abilities, as if he already knew everything about him. It made Ethan feel deeply uneasy.

He stared straight at Ryan, almost certain he was Houston. But then Ryan slightly turned his head, showing his side profile.

Ethan saw that Ryan wore a slick, fashionably parted hairstyle and radiated an overwhelming aura of authority. The palpable, cold energy was emanating from him.

Houston, by contrast, had always had a soft, bangs-down hairstyle. He had noble charm too, but whenever he was around Rose, he was gentle like the warm sun and like a harmless puppy without a demeanor.

Their temperaments were completely different. There was no way they were the same person.

Ryan went straight for the kill, saying, "Dr. Ethan, do you think the Clarke family is so easily fooled? A man of poor character, who abandoned his first love and cheated with her best friend. Your drama puts even my scumbag father to shame. Dr. Ethan, you’ve got some nerve thinking you could deceive me."