111: I want this forever

Ethan’s POV

I didn't think that my heart could physically hurt, I wasn't even certain that I had one until now that it was threatening to get crushed because Layla was in pain.

My arms were woven tightly around her and her face was buried in my chest while she cried so much that her shoulders were trembling and her sobs were turning into painful hiccups every now and then.

“Shhh, it's okay Layla. He's not here anymore, he won't bother you anymore” I clutched her tightly against my chest and hoped my words would pacify her.

However, they seemed to be doing both of us no good since she was pushing against my chest and trying to weave her way out of my embrace.

“Don’t push me away now too” My attempts to conceal my emotions were futile because my voice broke as I held a still sobbing Layla who wanted nothing to do with me.

She stayed in my arms for only a few more seconds before she wiggled her way out while sniffing and cleaning her tear stained cheeks.

“You shouldn't be here,” Her voic