288 Vouchers Ethan couldn't make out the explosion over the phone . But hearing Amy had fallen off a cliff , his breath hitched and his heart was in turmoil . Ruth gently smoothed his furrowed brow : " What's wrong ? Is Amy acting up again to force you back ? " She'd actually heard the driver's words she just refused to let go . Ethan's initial unease instantly settled at her remark . He quietly sighed , convinc ploy to pressure him . Purchase completed " Tell Amy to quit these tricks . Even if she dies and becomes a ghost , she'll still rot in that prison . " Ethan hung up without waiting for the driver's response . Turning , he lifted his daughter from the crib , patiently coaxing giggles from her . Watching her crinkled laughing face , he unexpectedly remembered their unborn child . Amy's features were exquisite - her large eyes curved when smiling , the teardrop mole amplifying her delicacy . Early in their relationship , he'd often stare transfixed , imagining their future daughter . 1000 Chapter 8 288 VoucherS When learning of her pregnancy and miscarriage , infant cries haunted his nightly dreams . Had that child lived , inheriting Amy's looks would've brought greater joy The creaking door interrupted Ethan's thoughts . He glanced up to see the Johnson family entering . Jessica beamed at her granddaughter while scolding Ethan : " Ruth giving birth is monumental ! Why weren't we informed ? " Ethan hesitated , crafting excuses to shield Amy . Before he spoke , Ruth hastily interjected : " Don't blame him . Amy accidentally pushed me downstairs - that's why it was sudden . " Gerald's cane thundered against the floor : " Accident ? She lost her own child and targeted yours deliberately ! " " I always knew that curse would bring ruin . Thank goodness we've removed her from the Family Tree . From today , she's no Johnson . " Ethan paled , his composure shattering . " What ? " Amy was his wife - a name earned by his three - day kneel in the Family Chapel . 10:04 Chapter 8 288 Vouchers Removing her from the Family Tree without consulting him ? Gerald glared at Ethan's reaction , his warning sharp : " Don't tell me you still care for her ? I'll pursue this ruthlessly and ruin Amy's reputation . " " Remember who you are now ! " Ethan froze - replacing his brother was his choice , yet now it shackled him . Seeking escape , he checked his watch . Nearly three hours since Amy left . She should've returned by now . No messages . Except one . The phone call flashed in his mind . His brow twitched , unease flooding back . Ignoring Ruth's calls , he bolted from the room . Ethan sped to the ancestral estate , rushing toward the storage room where Amy slept . As soon as he pushed the door open , the hot air inside steamed him back . The tiny storage room was damp and stuffy , sparsely furnished with just a bed , and Amy's belongings were few . Ethan slammed the door shut and searched the entire ancestral estate desperately . 10:04 Chapter 8 But he only found the grave Amy had dug for the dog in a weedy corner . " What happened here ? " Ethan clenched his fists , his expression unreadable . A servant behind him answered cautiously , " The dog died right then . Mrs. Johnson said you had a lot on your plate , so there was no need to report it . " " Ruth ? " Ethan frowned , then turned and left the ancestral estate . He still held out hope that Amy might have returned to their villa . But when he rushed back , the lights were off , and it didn't look like anyone was there . Ethan pulled out his phone to call Amy , but the moment he dialed , he remembered he had taken her phone . He banged the steering wheel twice in frustration , then closed his eyes and pressed his forehead against his hand in defeat . The car was eerily quiet , and Ethan's phone screen lit up and went dark . Finally , when it lit up for the third time , he answered impatiently . " Hello , are you the owner of the car with license plate number SX250 ? " Ethan snapped , " Yes , what is it ? " " Your car was involved in an accident and fell into the sea on Coastal 10050 Chapter 8 Highway at 14:20 this afternoon . We hope you can come to the scene to assist with our investigation . " Ethan's face suddenly changed , his eyes unfocused as he stared ahead , silent for a long time .