CHAPTER 16 AN UNFINISHED STORY

Ethan smiled, his eyes bright with hope. “I’ll wait,” he said, his voice soft and steady. “I’ll wait as long as it takes. Because I believe in you, Bianca. I believe in who you really are.” Bianca’s tears spilled over, her heart full to bursting. “Thank you,” she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. “Thank you for believing in me.” He pulled her into his arms, holding her tight against him. The two sat together in silence, their bodies pressed together, their hearts beating in time. The world outside the apartment faded away, leaving only the two of them, alone in their own private universe. She closed her eyes, letting herself sink into his embrace. “What now?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. Ethan kissed the top of her head, his lips gentle and reassuring. “Now, we take it one day at a time,” Ethan said, his voice soft and steady. “One step at a time. And eventually, we’ll get to the other side of this. I promise.” He swore. *** In the darkness of the night