I didn't cry.
It wasn't because it didn't hurt.
That email had suddenly connected so many things about the past I'd never understood.
After the funding fell through 3 years ago, Ethan had stayed late with me every day, brought me coffee, and told me not to work so hard.
"Even if you lose the company, you can start another one," he'd said. "You don't have to push yourself like this."
He'd even suggested that Carter Tech accept an investment that would give Lane Group a controlling stake.
I'd refused.
That had led to our first truly serious fight.
Only now did I understand. He hadn't been worried about me.
He'd realized I wasn't falling in the direction he'd planned.
Megan was so angry her eyes had reddened. "Let's release the email right now."
"No."
I closed the folder.
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