Chapter 79

Faced with Ethan's heartfelt confession, Celestia felt like a storm had exploded in her chest. Her mind was a mess, waves of emotion crashing down, and she could barely think straight. "I..." Her lips parted, trying to respond, but Ethan's intense gaze made her hesitate. She ended up just staring back at him, eyes full of mixed feelings. Her hands nervously twisted in her lap-she didn't even know what to do with them. He was gentle, thoughtful, good-looking, and rich-but not the kind who flaunted it or acted entitled. Instead, he was calm and dependable, a rare kind of man these days. That was why she agreed to be with him back then. He knew she'd grown up in a single-parent home, and he'd treated her father like his own-he'd bring thoughtful gifts during holidays, spend New Year's with them. He turned down so many admirers just for her. No matter how swamped he was, he always made time to drive her to and from work. Those days had been the most peaceful, happiest time of her life. She