Ethan looked at Mrs. Miller with a bizarre expression. He really hadnât planned on sleeping with the widow, even though she was quite attractive.
Such mature women have a unique allure about them.
âGlug.â
Ethan swallowed hard. At this point, any further explanation would just make things worse, like admitting guilt where there was none: âIâll try to make Ryanâs wish come true.â
âThank you, Ethan,â Sofia said, bowing deeply at 90 degrees.
This time, she covered her chest with her hand, signaling that she now saw Ethan as a grown man.
âI should get going.â
She hurried off in her high heels, almost as if she was running away.
Ethan looked at himself, feeling a mix of emotions. This ridiculous skill had really put him in a bind, but luckily it was still at level 1.
Once it leveled up, heâd probably be able to control it freely, so he wouldnât have to worry about these awkward situations anymore.
Outside, the setting sun cast its last light over the land.
Scarlett brought dinner, and after eating with him and Blair, she noticed that Ethan hadnât been staring at her legs in her black stockings today. She was puzzled but didnât ask any questions.
She rushed off to her tutoring class after dinner.
Now, only Blair and Ethan were left in the hospital room.
âAunt Sofia came to see me today,â Ethan whispered as soon as Scarlett left. âShe asked me to help her son and to keep it a secret. Sheâll cover all the expenses.â
âWhat?â Blair blinked, then frowned deeply. âHow are we supposed to help with that? It sounds complicated.â
She had thought about finding Ethan a prostitute, but after spending the whole day searching, she came up empty-handed.
In the end, she had to dress up in Scarlettâs clothes and pretend to be a schoolteacher.
That was a dark chapter in her history.
âHmm?â Ethan raised an eyebrow. âYou seem to know a lot about this?â
âNot really,â Blair avoided his gaze. âAfter all, this is a hospital. Most people wouldnât dare come here unless the pay was really good.â
âWhat, we have to pay? We should be the ones getting paid!â Ethan waved his hand dismissively and picked up his phone to start typing a message.
Blair leaned in closer to see.
He was drafting a tweet claiming he was terminally ill and wanted to lose his virginity before he died, hoping a kind-hearted, sympathetic angel would help him.
After finishing, Ethan opened his followers list and sent it out to everyone.
âWill this even work?â Blair looked baffled. She couldnât believe that any compassionate angel would actually come to the hospital to perform such an act of charity.
âDonât worry,â Ethan gave a thumbs up. âThere are still plenty of good people in the world.â
The next day came quickly.
Ethan received several responses.
He chatted with them about the details, including a disclaimer.
Finally, he made a deal with a female streamer who agreed to help him for a performance fee of $1000.
That evening.
Blair wheeled him to Ryanâs room.
When Ryan saw him enter, his eyes seemed to sparkle.
âSorry, Ryan.â Ethanâs face was filled with disappointment as he looked into Ryanâs eyes. âI had Blair search high and low, even offered more money, but you know, coming to a hospital for this⦠itâs tough for them.â
Ryanâs eyes dimmed at the words, but he managed a weak smile. âItâs okay, Ethan. Youâve done your best. I understand my situation.â
His eyes reddened, his emotions genuine. âTo have met you at this last stage of my life, Iâm already lucky.â
He spoke sincerely, viewing Ethan as someone who truly cared for him.
After all, Ethan was paralyzed and didnât have much time left either. Fame and fortune meant nothing now; helping him was the only reason Ethan could have.
âYeah.â Ethan nodded, hesitating to speak.
âEthan, just say what you want to say, itâs okay.â Ryan looked serious. âWe donât need to hold back with each other.â
In matters of life and death, true intentions are revealed.
âWell, itâs not that thereâs no option.â Ethan pulled out his phone and showed a photo of a woman. âSheâs a cam girl from an adult streaming site, and she wants to use your situation for a live stream.â
Ryan looked at the photo, taken aback. Regardless of how she looked in person, the photo was pretty: âA live stream?â
âYeah, you can wear a mask, keep your face hidden, protect your privacy.â Ethan looked uncomfortable. âBut I thought it was too weird, so I already said no.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Ryan hesitated, his body trembling slightly when he heard Ethan had refused. âActually, it could work, since itâs with a mask, but my momâ¦â
âThen Iâll contact her,â Ethan said, looking troubled. After a pause, he turned to Blair. âIâll have Blair try to take your mom shopping.â
The idea was pretty far-fetchedâBlair, a high school student, asking a widow in her thirties to go shopping.
By now, Ryanâs mind was clearly swayed by the image of the sexy cam girl, and he nodded. âOkay!â
No man could resist a sexy cam girl.
Ethan left under Ryanâs grateful gaze.
Soon after stepping out, he saw Mrs. Miller standing by the railing outside, looking at the sky with a melancholic expression.
âAunt Sofia.â Ethan approached her and explained the whole arrangement.
âA live stream?â Sofiaâs pupils dilated, her mind buzzing. âWhat⦠what did he say?â
âYeah, he can wear a mask. Ryan seemed⦠pretty happy,â Ethan quickly added. âBut if you disagrees, Iâll refuse.â
Sofiaâs face went through several changes, looking utterly drained. She shook her head. âLet it be, as long as heâs happy.â
âFor safety, I suggest changing rooms,â Ethan whispered.
âYes, thatâs fine, please take care of it.â Sofia generously handed over $3000 to help with the arrangements.
Ethan then quietly asked Dr. David to arrange a room.
Dr. David handed over the keys to a vacant room, avoiding Blair as if she were the plague.
âAh, that bald doctor is actually pretty nice,â Ethan thought, juggling the keys, secretly thrilled about making a clean $4000.
Blair followed him through the whole process, her expression indescribable.
Ryan was in better shape than him, weak but able to get out of bed and walk.
Everything arranged.
That night, the cam girl trio arrived at the hospital as agreed. Blair was responsible for leading them to the room and then stood guard at the corridor with a walkie-talkie.
Sofia had nowhere else to go and stayed in Ethanâs room, watching the live stream with a complex expression.
As a mother, even though she agreed to this absurd arrangement for her sonâs sake, she was still anxious and chose to watch the live stream for peace of mind.
However, since they were watching on Ethanâs phone, they sat quite close together.
âAunt Sofia, sorry, my phone screen is small.â Ethan gave an awkward laugh, sitting next to the beautiful widow, watching her sonâs live sex show.
The situation was overwhelming, and Ethan felt incredibly conflicted.