Ethan shook his head frantically, clutching at his last lifeline.
"No. No, that's not true. Sophie, honey, please give me one more chance. I'll change. Yes, I admit what I did was cruel, but I had my reasons. You're beautiful and capable, and you gave me five million dollars in startup capital. Of course I was moved. But I'm a man. I have pride. I need dignity. I was afraid I couldn't keep someone as outstanding as you. I wanted to become stronger and more capable. I didn't want people to know I built the company by relying on you. I had just managed to get past that insecurity and was ready to be a proper husband. Then I found out about my condition. I couldn't say anything. I had to pretend I was healthy. Then this year, Chloe became pregnant. That was my only child."
I listened to Eth
