#Chapter 69：Whatever It Takes

“What are you doing?” I cried out. Not only were the terms of our divorce in the contract, but also the agreement that he would take care of my mother if I agreed to pay him back. He added that part later due to my nagging, of course, but it was still part of the contract. “I’m showing you that I will do whatever it takes to be with you, Ava,” He ripped the last piece of the contract and let it flutter to the ground. “We need that contract,” My heart rate sped up, “My mother’s care is in that contract.” Ethan’s face fell, “Do you think I wouldn’t continue to take care of her?” His sincere voice took me by complete surprise. I wasn’t sure if that was something he’d continue to do or not. Ethan and I knew each other in very specific ways, but in a lot of ways we were still strangers to one another. “I don’t know,” I admitted, bowing my head. Ethan approached me, placing a hand on either one of my shoulders, and urged me to lift my eyes to meet his own. “I will take care of