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Chapter 40: The Storm Within
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The soft patter of rain against the windows created a soothing rhythm in the sprawling mansion. Ethan sat in the study, staring out at the storm. His fingers drummed against the armrest of his wheelchair, lost in thought. He couldn't shake the words Emma had said to him days ago: "You don’t have to hide from me, Ethan. Not anymore."Her unwavering support had begun to chip away at his carefully constructed walls. For years, he'd kept everyone at arm's length, protecting himself from betrayal and disappointment. But Emma was different. She wasn’t afraid of his anger or his imperfections.“Lost in thought?” Emma’s voice broke through the silence.Ethan turned to see her standing at the door, a soft smile on her face. She carried a tray with tea and biscuits, an odd but endearing habit she’d picked up since moving in.“A little,” he admitted.Emma set the tray down and took a seat across from him. “Anything you want to talk about?”He hesitated, his gaze flicking to her. “Do you ever thi
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