Chapter 288:Vanessa's Surprise for Ethan

Vanessa stood outside Ethan's condo, her heart pounding with nervous anticipation. She had rehearsed what she was going to say a hundred times in her mind, but now that she was here, all of her carefully crafted words seemed to evaporate into thin air. How could she possibly express the depth of her feelings for Ethan and convince him to give their relationship another chance? Taking a deep breath, Vanessa reminded herself of her plan. She knew that grand gestures weren't Ethan's style. He appreciated sincerity and simplicity above all else. So instead of showing up with flowers or a fancy gift, Vanessa had decided to do something that she hoped would truly touch his heart. With newfound determination, Vanessa climbed the stairs to Ethan's apartment and knocked on the door. After a moment, the door swung open, and Ethan stood there, looking surprised to see her. "Vanessa, what are you doing here?" he asked, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "I...I wanted to talk to you," Vanessa repl