Chapter 110
“She’s an adult. She can handle herself. I can’t keep coddling her.”
Ethan shook his head. Then, suddenly grabbing my hand, he looked at me with intense desperation. “Please, give me another chance. Let’s start over, okay?!
“I’ll do whatever you want!
“I’ll keep my distance from other women!
“L…”
Ethan continued to plead, tears streaming down his face.
I had never seen him so broken.
“Do you know?
“When I was hit and broke my leg while trying to save you, I was already pregnant. I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want to add to your burdens.
“But time doesn’t rewind, and things don’t go back to how they were.M
“No matter how much you try to prove your love now, it’s too late. It only makes me look down on you more.“}]
I took a deep breath and spoke calmly.
Being able to describe the past pain so steadily meant I had truly moved on.
“We once… had a child…”
Ethan was struck dumb, then suddenly sank to his knees, clutching his head as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing.M
I didn’t say anything more, picking up my suitcase and walking away.”
It was time to leave this city and all the shadows of Lily and Ethan behind.
Five years later, my counseling practice had expanded significantly. It was well–known in my hometown and even attracted some celebrities.
One day, as I was buried in paperwork, my assistant brought in a new patient.
Before I could look up, he spoke first.
“Hello, Ms. White.
“I lost you once. How can I make it up to you?“}
(The End)
