Chapter 97 Another Chance

Liora's POV Ethan walked me back to my rental, practically buzzing. I didn't let my smile drop until he turned to leave. I hadn't forgiven him. It was just that, without Ethan, there was no way I could get close to Paul. I wanted to know what really happened at Evergreen Clinic. Part of me wanted to wait a bit, in case there was even a chance Dad's illness could be cured. That way, he wouldn't have to suffer through treatment. I drew a deep breath and lay down alone in my rental. Near dusk, Ethan's car pulled up out front, just like we'd agreed. I could tell he'd dressed up. I caught a whiff of him. It wasn't Olivia's perfume anymore. It was men's cologne, probably one of the birthday presents I'd given him. On top of that, he showed up in a suit, holding a huge bouquet of roses. He'd even fixed his hair so every strand was perfectly in place. "Lio, would you have dinner with me?" Ethan asked the way he used to when we were in love. I smiled and took the bouquet from him. "Than