#Chapter44: Just Desserts

Ethan’s Pov I woke up to an empty bed. Most days started the same, but I distinctly remember falling asleep with Ava huddled in my arms. I turned over. The soft, floral scent from her perfume permeated the pillows and blankets that surrounded me. Ava, though, was gone. I sat still and listened to the sound of movement in the house thinking that she may have gotten up to shower or make herself breakfast. Silence. I threw the blankets to the side, sitting up in the bed and rubbing a hand over my face. Stubble was forming on my chin, I’d need to shave later. Groaning, I lifted myself from the mattress and noticed a little slip of paper resting on top of my phone on the nightstand. Ava’s handwriting was scrawled in black ink. ‘Ethan, Thank you for being so brave for me, I think it’s time I was brave for myself. I’m going to confront Dora - this is a family issue and I’m sorry I dragged you and your reputation into it with me. Forgive me, I’ll see you later tonight once t