CHAPTER 117 LISA’S PLAN

The day of Lisa's departure arrived, a heavy weight settling in her chest as she made her way to Ethan's apartment one last time. She knew she shouldn't go, knew it would only bring her more pain, but she couldn't help herself. She needed closure, needed to hear the truth from Ethan's lips one final time. As she stood outside his door, her heart pounding in her chest, she took a deep breath and knocked. The door swung open, revealing Ethan's familiar face, though it seemed colder, more distant than she remembered. "Lisa," he said, his voice devoid of emotion. "What are you doing here?" Lisa swallowed hard; her throat dry. "I just...I needed to see you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Ethan's brow furrowed; his eyes clouded with confusion. "Why?" he asked, his tone guarded. Lisa took a step forward, her hands trembling at her sides. "I need to know the truth, Ethan," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "I need to know if what we had...if it meant anyt