2 months later, the day after he picked up the newly blessed pendant, Ethan went to see Nora.
He had known where she was all along, but he hadn't dared approach her until he had something tangible to offer as an apology.
When he appeared at her door, she opened it with a smile that vanished the moment she saw him.
"Why are you here?"
Ethan couldn't take his eyes off her. After 2 months apart, he had ached for her every day. Only now did he understand how deeply he loved her.
He held out the two pendants.
"Nora, I repaired the pouch and had a new pendant blessed for you."
Her gaze fell on them, but her expression didn't change.
"I don't need them anymore."
He froze. His hopeful expression faltered.
"I know I was wrong. Please forgive me. I never loved Mia that way. I only protecte
