But it was too late. The metaphorical rice had turned into porridge. There was no undoing the events that had led to this moment, but Ethan was determined to keep his resolve. No matter the temptation, he wouldn’t let himself falter. His loyalty to Lily was all that mattered now.
“Let’s stop by the herbal medicine store first,” Ethan said as he navigated the car through the bustling city streets.
“Sure thing!” Karin replied, her tone lighthearted as if this were just another routine errand.
Inside the store, Ethan carefully selected a few herbal extracts, ingredients he hoped would help ease the tension in his muscles. As he exited, a small white plastic bag in hand, Karin glanced at him curiously when he climbed back into the car.
“Got everything you need?” she asked.
He nodded silen
