Chapter 381 Give Him Some Freedom

"Ethan." In the dim light, Vivian gently pressed her lips to Ethan's, their mouths melding together, their breaths entwining. Their kiss was intense, the taste of salty tears mingling on their tongues, but they couldn't tell whose tears they were tasting. As their passion flared, their bodies responded instinctively. They were yearning for closeness they hadn't shared since Vivian's illness. But tonight, everything seemed to align. At the brink of surrender, though, Vivian's mind snapped back to clarity. A doctor's warning flashed through her thoughts, prompting her to push Ethan away. Ethan, consumed by desire, was taken aback by the sudden rejection. His first thought was that Vivian was in pain, and he was about to reach for the light switch. But Vivian stopped him. "Don't turn on the light, Ethan," she whispered. "Why not?" His voice was rough with concern. "Are you okay? Let me see what's going on." "I'm fine," she insisted, frowning slightly. "So why did you push me