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?"

Harris..." I barely managed to

replied coldly, "T'm sorry, miss, but I think you've mistaken

could I mistake Ethan Harris? He was the most important person

me back: "Apologies, we're looking to book some rooms. Do you have any

for a moment. "Yes, how many rooms

"Two."

"Come in."

turned and walked inside, not sparing me another glance. I had foolishly

his eyes was so unfamiliar, almost

when I learned he was alive, nor when I found out

when he looked at me with those eyes, it felt as if my heart was being crushed in

the man, urging him to

I noticed that his left pinky was missing a piece, and there was a slight

mouth, trying to hide

wanting him to see my

Parker took the room keys and hurried me along to

alone in the room for a long time, until I could finally

end up

the journey, I had vowed that when I saw him, I would slap him hard-the traitor who had forgotten the promises

him, my anger instantly

wanted to do was

the room for so long that Grace, worried

the backyard, everyone was gathered around, enjoying a barbecue. I

with the grill, while Detective Parker stood beside him, the two of them

holding

I nodded.

"Ethan, this is Sienna."

to stay composed. "Sienna Bennett, nice to

mine. "Ethan Harris, nice

sadness washed over me, reminding me of the day he proposed, when he held me close

"Hello, Mrs. Harris."

in

questions I wanted to ask, but in the

beautiful. Are

the meat on the grill and casually replied, "Yeah, it's not

That's good to hear.

staring blankly at the girl in front

smile, as bright

by a heavy blow,

I'm Jessica Morgan, Ethan's wife. Welcome to

greeted her one by

everyone. When she got

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

way you blow-dry

hair, chuckling softly,

for the wedding, reminding

wedding?" Grace

Wednesday, and we hope you

another can of beer, and Jessica reached for one too,

not caring that we were all there, she stole a quick kiss from him, "Come on, Ethan, just

"Drink this instead."

fragrance of roses filled the air, and Jessica frowned, "Rose tea? Ethan! How many times have I told you, I don't

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