Chapter 757:

“Why are you back so late today? Come try this. I picked up a few new recipes.”

Ethan made his way to the study, dropped his backpack, and washed his hands with mechanical precision before settling at the dining table in silence. Throughout his journey home, doubt had plagued every step. He had wrestled with whether to call Maia directly, ultimately choosing against it.

Phone conversations felt too risky. What if he stumbled over his words? What if Maia got upset? That nagging question weighed on him, stealing his peace.

Kathie emerged from the kitchen after setting out the last dish, her apron now hanging on its hook. What she found made her pause: Ethan sat hunched over his plate, one hand supporting his chin while the other pushed food around with his fork. The meal had already grown cold.

“Ethan, is something wrong with the food today?”

Looking up to meet Kathie’s worried gaze, Ethan hesitated before shaking his head. “No, it’s perfect. I’m just not very hungry.”

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moved to the chair beside him. “What’s bothering

teeth worried his lower lip as he struggled with his thoughts. Finally, he spoke in measured

Surprise flickered across Kathie’s face. “What’s got you

mean… if I kept something from you and Maia, would you

Kathie didn’t laugh. Resting her chin thoughtfully on her hand, she considered his question. “Family might be

keeping secrets because you want to handle something on your own, or simply

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Ethan as his shoulders relaxed,

up from her chair and seized his shoulders. “Alright, out with it! What are you hiding from me

nearly slipped from Ethan’s startled grip. “I was just

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