Chapter 30
The Confrontation That evening, Lila stood in front of Ethan’s apartment building, her breath clouding in the chilly air. She had debated for hours whether to call him first, to give him a warning, but she had made up her mind. There was no more waiting, no more avoiding the truth. She needed to face him. Her hand trembled as she reached for the doorbell, her heart hammering in her chest. The uncertainty was almost too much to bear. Was she ready for what she was about to hear? Was she prepared for the revelations that could change everything between them? The door opened, and there he was—Ethan. His dark hair was tousled, his eyes tired but warm when they met hers. He looked as though he had been waiting for her, as if he knew what was coming. “Lila,” he said softly, his voice laced w
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