Before I Leave
He had thought she was just angry and throwing out empty threats.
He never thought she meant what she said. While he assumed it was just talk, she had already reached out to the research institute and started preparing to leave.
At that time, there had been no argument over the auction, no drugging incident, and no fire.
Ethan could not make sense why Stella decided to leave so firmly.
Still dazed, he walked home, only to find his father in the living room, grinning from ear to ear.
"You're back, Ethan! I've got great news—the wedding arrangements are back on track!"