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But then Grace’s smiling face appeared in my mind again. “But Grace… she p>
“We’ve already talked,” Ethan cut in. “After the wedding, we signed an understanding p>
“When the time is right, we’ll part ways amicably. The person she really loves has been waiting for her this
whole time p>
I looked up sharply, shocked. “Grace knows p>
“She does,” he said with a wry smile. “We were both casualties of this arrangement. I just never expected to find you in the middle of it all p>
The car stopped by Silver Creek. A cool breeze drifted through the open window.
Ethan reached out and gently held my hand. His palm was still warm, just like that night.
“I know it’s not fair to put you in this position. But I don’t want to let this chance slip away again p>
My heart raced. The warmth of his hand melted some of the knots in my chest, but unease quickly followed. “What if our families don’t agree? What if Grace p>
“Let me handle that,” he said firmly, his hand tightening around mine.
“I won’t let you get hurt, and I won’t do anything to hurt Grace p>
“But Chloe, I need to know. Will you… give me a chance p>
I looked into his eyes. In their depths, I could see the river’s reflected lights twinkling, and my own face looking back at me.
A month’s worth of longing, the wedding-day shock, all the tangled-up feelings-everything seemed to lead to this single point.
Just as I was about to nod, my phone rang. It was Grace.
I yanked my hand away in fright and answered, my voice trembling. “Grace p>
“Chloe… where are you?” Grace’s voice broke with sobs. “Ethan… he’s gone p>
“He left a note talking about calling off the marriage. My parents are losing it. Do you have any idea where he
is p>
My heart sank, and I turned to look at Ethan.
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He frowned, having clearly heard every word.
“I… I don’t know,” I stammered. “I’m in my dorm. I haven’t seen him
After hanging up, the car was silent.
I turned to him, my tone laced with reproach. “How could you just leave a note and walk away? Grace p>
“I couldn’t keep pretending p>
He met my gaze, his eyes full of regret. “I thought we had an understanding. I didn’t expect her to take it this
hard p>
Before I could respond, Ethan’s phone rang. It was his mother calling.
He glanced at it, ignored the call, and powered it off.
“What do we do now?” I asked, feeling helpless. “Your parents and Grace’s family are going to be furious p>
Ethan’s grip on my hand tightened. “We’ll face whatever comes. Chloe, just tell me one thing-are you willing
to face it with me p>
I looked into his eyes, remembering the concert lights, the restless month that followed, and the way my heart had leaped when I saw him again at the wedding.
All my hesitation and fear vanished in that instant.
I nodded, tears spilling down my cheeks. “I’m willing p>
The tense line of his mouth finally softened into a smile.
He reached out to wipe my tears away, his touch tender. “Don’t be afraid. I’m here p>
He started the car, planning to take me somewhere to hide for a while,
But we hadn’t gone far when several cars blocked the road ahead.
Grace’s parents and Ethan’s parents stood there, their faces tight with anger,
Grace was in the middle, her eyes red. When she saw our car, she ran toward us,
Ethan stopped the car, took a deep breath, and turned to me. “Don’t be afraid. Stay with me p>
My hand tightened in his as I followed him out of the car.
The moment we were within reach, Ethan’s mother surged forward.
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