Rebecca went on: “If there really was something between you two, just be honest with me. I, Rebecca, am willing to give you a second chance. But if you hide the truth or lie to me, it’s better if we part ways."
Ethan took another drag from his cigarette, saying nothing for a long while.
This situation was too complicated for him.
Rebecca looked at him with expectation, giving him space without pressuring him. She waited patiently for him to speak.
After a while, Ethan remained silent.
Rebecca gestured toward the crossroads at their feet: “I’ve cleared things up about Mr. Wang. But are you really too afraid to be honest with me? Do you really want us to go our separate ways?"
With a sigh, Ethan finally spoke: “The relationship between her and me is close, but it’s more like siblings,
