Chapter 60

Ethan tried to scoop Fiona up in his arms. But she stopped him. “Ethan, is it really you? It’s really you, right?” Fiona’s voice was shaky, like she couldn’t believe her own eyes. But the second she felt the warmth of his hands, all of her emotions surged again. “I knew it. I knew you wouldn’t just leave me.” Her voice broke. She was soaked through. No one could tell if it was rain or tears covering her face by now. Ethan’s lips parted slightly like he wanted to say something. But before he could speak, Fiona cut in, “Ethan, I broke up with Isaac. I told him straight up—I love you, not him. I don’t want anyone else but you.” “…” “I only want you, no one else matters.” “…” “I’m done being impulsive, I’m done threatening you. I just want to stay by your side.” “…” “Please, Ethan, don’t walk away from me. Don’t ignore me. I can’t live without you, I really can’t…” Her voice sounded desperate and thin. Fiona’s breathing was heavy, almost gasping now, shaken by the storm of emotions. She lo