Chapter 25 — Breaking Point
Ethan Hayes Ethan barely slept. The fight with Lena replayed in his head all night long like a punishment he couldn’t escape. Her voice. Her expression. The look in her eyes when she realized he might actually leave. It destroyed him. By morning, London skies were still grey with rain, and Ethan stood alone inside the empty natatorium before sunrise, cutting through freezing water like he could somehow outrun the mess in his head. But no matter how hard he swam— he still thought about her. Always her. By the time practice ended, his shoulder burned painfully. Coach Daniels noticed immediately. “You’re overtraining again.” “I’m fine.” “Your face says otherwise.” Ethan ignored him, grabbing his towel roughly before heading toward the locker rooms. Unfortunately— Lena was
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