Weeks had passed, and the tension between Tania and Ethan was like a tightly wound spring ready to snap. Tania’s frustration grew with each passing day as she felt Ethan slipping further away from her. His indifference cut deeper than a blade, and her rage found a new target Grace. Ethan spent every moment he could with Grace, leaving Tania feeling isolated, ignored, and burning with resentment.
Ethan, too, was in a state of internal conflict. His mind was torn between his sense of duty to Grace and the unresolved emotions he still harbored for Ella. Every time he thought of Ella, the old feelings surged back, stronger than ever. It didn’t help that he did not know where Ella is.
Late one night, when the house was silent, Ethan reached for his phone and sent a text to Ella.
“We need to talk.”
Hours passed, and Ethan grew restless, checking his phone for a response. He wondered if Ella would even bother to reply. But eventually, his phone vibrated, and Ella’s reply popped up on the screen:
“What do we need to talk about?”
Ethan’s heart raced. He had to tell her the truth, the truth that had haunted him for weeks.
“I know about Tania, Crystal, and Fabian. They’re after you and the kids. I want to help.”
He stared at the message after sending it, wondering if he was crossing a line. But there was no turning back now. Ella’s response came swiftly:
“I’ll get back to you.”
It wasn’t the answer Ethan had hoped for, but at least it wasn’t a rejection. He felt a flicker of hope, though it was tempered by the weight of the secrets that still lingered between them.