Crawling Back To Her Series Redemption and Refuse

Chapter 41

Book3 Chapter1.

Ethan Harris pursued me for two years and cherished me for five.

Five years ago, the news of his death in the line of duty shattered me.

But today, five years later, I received a call from Detective John Parker.

He told me that not only is Ethan alive, but he's also living well- though...

He's about to get married.

As I embarked on the journey to that distant coastal town, Detective Parker and the other officers tried to talk me out of it.

Accepting reality was one thing, but letting go was something I couldn't manage.

I gently ran my fingers over the simple ring in my hand, the ring Ethan Harris had once proposed to me with.

He was my fiancé-how could he just marry someone else?

After the plane ride, the five-hour, bumpy bus journey left me feeling nauseous and barely able to hold it together.

Finally, after a grueling ten-hour trip, the four of us arrived at the small town.

"There it is."

Detective Parker pointed to a bed and breakfast named "Ocean Breeze Inn." This once unnoticed inn had suddenly gained fame online after a group of tourists posted some photos.

In the photos, the inn's owner, though only shown from the side, had captivated countless people.

Detective Parker glanced at me, hesitating before speaking, "He doesn't remember anything from the past, so please..."

I stared at the door, my senses numbed as if the world around me had come to a standstill.

As Detective Parker pushed open the door, a wind chime made of seashells rang out melodiously.

Before me was a spacious courtyard, with a pebble-stone path leading to the main house. A large swing hung in the yard, and a Labrador lounged lazily in the sun alongside a few cats. I was surprised by the presence of these animals.

Suddenly, a tall, athletic figure emerged from behind a curtain of seashells.

He was wearing a black T-shirt, his arms sculpted and defined, with a side profile that was sharp and unmistakable.

The moment I saw him, my body froze, a chill ran down my spine, and my mind went blank-except for the intense focus on him.

The man before me rendered me completely immobile.

I had encountered people who bore a striking resemblance to Ethan Harris before, even with the same small mole beneath their eye, but I could always tell they weren't him.

This man, however, was vastly different from the Ethan I remembered - his features were more mature, his face more chiseled, with a cold, distant edge to him.

Despite this, I couldn't help but step closer, drawn in until I saw the small mole beneath his eye and the thin red string around his neck...

"Ethan." name, afraid to I struggled to keep my voice steady, softly whispering his startle him.

He looked up at me, his eyes filled with nothing but confusion and unfamiliarity.

"What did you say?"

managed

miss, but I think

how could I mistake Ethan Harris? He was

we're looking

us for a moment. "Yes, how many rooms do you

"Two."

"Come in."

another glance. I had foolishly believed that

eyes was so unfamiliar, almost as if he were repelled

learned he was alive, nor when I found

me with those eyes, it felt as if my heart was being crushed in a vice, the pain unbearable,

man, urging him to hurry with the

was missing a piece, and there was a slight limp in his

trying to

quickly turned away, not wanting him to

room keys and hurried me along to

in the room for a long

he end

that when I saw him, I would slap him hard-the traitor

saw him, my anger instantly

do was hold him

alone in the room for so long that Grace, worried about me,

backyard, everyone was gathered around, enjoying

stood beside him,

holding up?" Grace asked

I nodded.

"Ethan, this is Sienna."

trying to stay composed.

strong hand briefly met mine. "Ethan Harris, nice to meet

strangers meeting for the first time, and in that moment, a wave of sadness washed over me, reminding me of the day he proposed, when he

"Hello, Mrs. Harris."

was all in the past

at him, I had so many questions I wanted to ask, but in the end, I only managed

is beautiful.

the meat on the grill and

That's good to hear.

held the skewer of mushrooms, staring blankly

smile, as bright as the

if struck by a heavy blow,

I'm Jessica Morgan, Ethan's

greeted her

very chatty, complimenting everyone. When she got to me,

so beautiful! So slim, I'm really envious! And your hair is amazing- unlike mine, I'm about

must be the way you blow-dry my hair— pay more attention, or I'll end up as a bald bride at

her hair, chuckling softly,

eyes were filled with anticipation for the wedding, reminding me of

Grace

next Wednesday, and

and Jessica reached for one too, but it

caring that we were all there, she stole a quick kiss from him, "Come on, Ethan, just one sip,

"Drink this instead."

As soon as the lid was removed, the fragrance of roses filled the air, and Jessica frowned, "Rose tea? Ethan! How many times have I told you, I don't like floral teas. Why

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