Ethan shifted on his feet, his expression turning serious. The warmth from the fire crackled between us, but I could feel his intensity more than anything else.
I’d finally released so much emotion, and though the tension in my chest had finally eased, something about his demeanor told me he wasn’t done.
“There’s something else I need to tell you,” he said, his voice low, almost hesitant.
I tilted my head, trying to read the emotion in his eyes. “What is it?”
He took a deep breath, running a hand through his hair. “I’ve decided to cancel the expansion project. Completely.”
For a moment, the words didn’t register. I blinked at him, unsure if I’d heard him right. “What?”
“I mean it,” he continued, his tone firm now. “I’ve thought it through, and it’s just not worth it. Not if it’s goin
