NovelEnglishEthan's expression darkened instantly. His face was tinged with anger. "Evelyn, it's not what you think. There's nothing between Vivian and me." "Nothing?" I scoffed sarcastically. "Then why did you bring her here today? And really, Ethan? Saying she was your 'friend.' Do you really think I'm that stupid?" "Listen to me, letexplain," he pleaded. He reached out to grab my arm, but I quickly pulled away.
I fought to keep the tears at bay. I glared at him with all the strength I could muster. "Ethan, in this life and the last, I've finally cto see you for who you truly are.
"You've always been like this. You weave one lie after another to deceive me. And what about me? I was a fool, believing you over and over, forgiving you, tolerating your excuses.
"In the end, I was nothing more than a toy for you to kill time, a distraction from your loneliness. You'll never truly care forbecause, to you, I'm nothing compared to those rich ladies born with a silver spoon in their mouths!" Tears flooded my eyes, and I could no longer hold back my emotions. All the resentment, all the injustice I had been carrying inside me, poured out as I cried uncontrollably.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Enough!" Ethan exclaimed and pulledinto his arms.
I struggled, but his strength overpowered me. In desperation, I gathered my strength. Using the momentum of his pull, I elbowed him hard in the mouth.
This jerk was wasting my tin this life and the past.
I watched as blood dripped from his nose. The bitterness insidemelted away and was replaced by a pang of regret. He was, after all, someone I had once loved.
Before I could fully process it, I felt an unexpected warmth. He pressed his lips against mine, silencing my protests. His kiss was intense, almost violent. It was as if he wanted to devourwhole.
I froze in shock. I could feel his blood trickling down my chin as he kissed me. I pushed against his chest, but he heldfirmly, allowing no escape.
For a moment, I stopped resisting. My body betrayedas I began to respond.
The kiss lingered until he reluctantly released me. He rested his forehead against mine as he panted.
"Evelyn, why don't you understand? I've only ever loved you-past, present, and future. No matter how the world changes, my feelings for you will never waver." I stared at him in a daze. My mind was in a whirlwind. Was Ethan confessing his love for me? But if he truly loved me, why had he lied? No, he wouldn't lie to me. There had to be a reason behind everything.
As if reading my thoughts, he signed and pulledcloser. "I'm sorry. I failed to protect you. And because of that, you've suffered. The reason brought Vivian here is..." He paused, carefully selecting his words QUMS "Her father, Murphy Albright, the wealthiest man in Mars Group, wantsto marry her to strengthen our business ties." My heart clenched as the truth hit me. It was as I feared.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe continued, "I wanted to refuse, but Murphy controls the major corporations and the government. He threatened our business interests.
"But I swear, there's nothing there , between Vivian and me. We're just keeping a facade for the sake of business. I brought her here to silence the rumors, to show everyone that there's nothingvel between us." I bit my lip, struggling to process everything he'd just said.
So, Ethan had been forced into this marriage to protect me? But what did it matter er now? In the end, we could never be together. With a heavy heart, I pushed him away.
"Ethan, that's enough. No matter how much you explain, it won't change anything. You have your· responsibilities, and I have my pride. We can't go back to how we were." I turned away. I couldn't bear the pain in his eyes.
"From now on, let's be strangers. You go your way, and I'll go mine. Let's not cross paths again. I'm tired."
With that, I turned and walked away.
Behind me, I heard Ethan's anguished cry. "Evelyn listen to me! I won't give up on you! Never!" I sped up and left. The tears clouded my sight.
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