Chapter 23

Soon after, Ethan and Leah went into the hotel room together. I watched them from where I stood until the door closed behind them before I went downstairs to have dinner. Even though I was very hungry and had a massive appetite before going downstairs, I felt nauseous when I looked at the menu. The waiter stood quietly beside me, showing no sign of impatience. Feeling embarrassed, I asked for the day's special and sat there, counting the threads on the table linen. My mind kept replaying the scene of them entering the room together. I thought they were probably doing well. But then... I kept thinking about that night Ethan kissed me, and I suddenly became pissed off. What did he take me for? Just a bored cat he played with? Or a cheap and disposable toy he could just mess with? The cutlery in my hand felt like it was about to snap from my grip. I took a deep breath and turned to leave. The next morning, I went to the airport. As my boarding time approached, my phone rang. I pull