Seeing that Silvia didn't argue or deny, Ethan asked again, "Anything else you want to explain? Did I misunderstand you?"
Silvia was at a loss for words because everything Ethan said was true. She was indeed too self-confident, which led to this serious mistake. He easily saw through her carefully laid plans, but that just proved he was a smart guy worth her affections, not some idiot.
But her failure was regrettable.
"Ethan, I really didn't mean to." Silvia said.
"You didn't mean to? You've gone this far and you're saying you didn't mean to? Silvia, what the hell are you trying to do?" Ethan was utterly annoyed.
The angrier Ethan got, the clearer Silvia saw his love for Ines. She clenched her fists, laughed lightly and said, "What do I want to do? I'm not willing to accept your marriage. I've known you for so many years. Why did you never notice me, but married a woman you've only met once?"
"Who I marry is my business, no need to seek your opinion." Ethan coldly looked at Silvia. Seeing her face resembling Leila's, he felt no pity. He didn't know when he had become so cold.
"Ethan." Silvia said softly, suppressing her anger. No one knew how she felt every time she called his name. It felt like a hand was squeezing her heart, making it hard for her to breathe.
Oh, how she wished to be Ines, the woman by his side. But she only allowed herself to imagine that scenario when it was late at night and all was quiet.
"I told you last time that was your last chance, but you didn't treasure it." Ethan said.
"Ethan, I did this when I just returned back. I was really emotional then, and I couldn't accept your sudden marriage, acting impulsively. Why don't you believe that I can let go of my feelings for you? I'll set myself free. I'm learning to do that. Why can't you give me another chance, instead of pushing me!" Silvia squatted down, clutching her head, crying as she spoke.
Ethan found it utterly ridiculous, he was pushing her? She was the one pushing him, challenging his limits again and again. He said, "I'm pushing you? You're the one pushing me! You say I don't give you a chance, but you could've stopped this. You talk about remorse, but do nothing. How can I trust you again? I won't give you another chance to hurt my wife and child. I didn't know you had such a talent for lying. Leila never taught you this."
"You have no right to mention my sister, she died because of you. If it wasn't for you, I would still have someone who loved me deeply, instead of living alone in this world. It's all your fault. You caused all of this." Silvia stared at Ethan with tears in her eyes, looking horrifying.
He hurt her sister, and her. This man was poison, but she couldn't extricate herself. If it wasn't for him, none of this would've happened. She would still be carefree under her sister's care.
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