CHAPTER 116

Ethan's POV

“You hurt me, Ethan, you did. My heart can't handle another betrayal.” Alexia said with a voice filled with pain.

The pain in her voice wrenches my guts. I hate myself all over again for being the person responsible for that.

“I am deeply sorry for hurting you. I know I have said it before, but I promise you that I will never cause you pain again. I didn't know Linda was such a despicable person.” I confessed honestly.

It was the truth. I saw Linda as my childhood friend who had my back. I couldn't have imagined that she would stoop so low to lure me into sleeping with her and even proceed to fake a pregnancy.

“Now that I know who she is, I have decided to cut ties with her.” I leaned forward as I wiped the tears flowing down from her cheek with my thumb. “Please stop crying, darling. I feel awful. If you forgive me, I promise I will spend the rest of my life dedicating myself to putting a smile on your face.” I swore meaning everything I said.

She peered into my eyes as