Crawling Back To Her Series Redemption and Refuse novel Chapter 45

Book3 Chapter5.

The salty sea breeze whipped across my face, stinging my skin. Jessica's laughter drifted down from the second floor. I looked up and saw Ethan Harris gently blowdrying Jessica's hair, his careful and loving movements so familiar. Jessica was comfortably nestled in his arms, while I, the one who once belonged there, had become just an observer.

I was frozen in place by that laughter.

What if-what if I told him that I'm the one who's supposed to be his fiancée? Ethan Harris is a man who takes responsibility seriously — what would he do then?

I don't want his pity; I just want Ethan Harris to love me.

By the time I had composed myself and returned, it was already the middle of the night, but Grace was still awake.

"Ethan figured it out on his own. Even though he's lost his memory, he hasn't forgotten his old instincts."

"I know."

Ethan has always been smart. It's no surprise he noticed Detective Parker's subtle attempts to get close to him.

"And his parents? Did Detective Parker tell him?"

The air was silent for a few seconds. "He was told it was a car accident."

I nodded, not saying anything further. At least that explanation was something he could accept.

"Ethan said that after the wedding, he's coming back to Maplewoodwith us."

After a long pause, I finally spoke, "He's established a life here, it's only right for him to take his wife back to see his parents... It's the right thing to do."

"Did Ethan ask you?"