Ethan's POVI felt my phone buzz in my pocket, and I pulled it out to see who was messaging me. To my surprise, I saw the message was from Ava. I couldn't help but feel a little bit of excitement as I opened the message.From: AvaLiam, I'm sorry to tell you this, but I had to break up with your brother. I've realized that I'm in love with you, and I can't stop thinking about you. I feel like we're meant to be together. I know this might be a lot to take in, but I had to tell you how I feel.Before I could read the entire message, it disappeared from my phone. It must have been a mistake - she must have been trying to send it to Liam. My heart sank as I realized what must have happened. She had sent me a message meant for Liam. I felt sick to my stomach. How could this have happened?I couldn't believe that Ava had left me for Liam. It felt like a knife in my heart. I had thought that we had something special, but now it all seemed like a lie. I felt betrayed and hurt, and I didn't kn

Emily's POVI was worried Ethan hadn't come back yet. It was past 1 o'clock, and he still wasn't home. I knew I shouldn't care - he wasn't my husband, after all. But I couldn't shake feeling unease. I hoped he was safe, wherever he was. I was worried something bad had happened to him.He had been so harsh to me in the office, but I still cared about him. I paced back and forth in the sitting room, watching the enormous clock on the wall. Each minute that ticked by felt like an eternity. I panicked.On top of everything else, I was scared. There were no maids or chefs in the mansion. He had told them all to take a break. I wondered why he had done that. It was unlike him to be so kind to the staff. Something about the whole situation felt off. I got a bad feeling about what might have happened to him.The house was so big, and every move I made seemed to echo around me. The silence was deafening. I had never felt so alone. I wondered where he was, and why he hadn't come home yet. I k

Ethan's POVThere was something special about a homemade burger. It tasted better, and it felt more satisfying. I felt a sense of pride, knowing that I could make a burger that was just as good, if not better, than the ones I could order. ****Flashback**** I was sitting in the dining, trying to decide what to eat for dinner."I think we should order some burgers," I said to Ava. "What do you think?""I think that's a great idea," Ava replied. "I'm in the mood for a burger. And it's been a while since we've had one."She smiled at me, and I felt a sense of warmth and comfort. It was one of those simple, everyday moments that I would always remember."But you're going to make them yourself," Ava said, playfully poking me on the nose. I couldn't help but smile. She had a way of making even the most mundane moments feel special. "Make a burger? I don't even know how to boil an egg." We both burst out laughing. "You don't even know how to boil eggs?" Ava said, shaking her head in disbeli

Emily's POVI went downstairs to the kitchen and made myself a quick breakfast. I knew it was important to start the day with something nutritious, so I made myself a healthy smoothie with fruit, vegetables, and protein powder. I took a few minutes to sip it slowly, savoring the taste and enjoying the feeling of taking care of myself.As I was walking out the door, I saw Ethan heading out as well. I considered asking him if he could give me a ride to work. I quickly dismissed the idea. I knew he would say no and it would only make things awkward between us. I didn't want to start the day off on an unpleasant note."Emily." It caught me off guard when Ethan called me by my name. He had always referred to me as Olivia's sister, so it was surprising to hear him use my name. I walked up to Ethan."Good morning!" I greeted. He didn't respond. Instead, he just started talking about something else, as if he hadn't even heard me. "You will make sure that no one in the office knows that we li

Emily's POVI was so relieved to get home after such a long day. I had been dreading work, especially after the way Ethan had spoken to me before. But today had turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Ethan had been polite, and I had even had a great conversation with Liam. I felt like someone had lifted a weight off my shoulders. I was exhausted, but I also felt energized.I was so tired, but I knew I had to get ready for my outing with Liam. I was a little nervous but also excited. I did not know where we were going, but I wanted to look my best. I rummaged through my closet, trying to find the perfect outfit. I wanted to make a good impression, and I wanted to feel confident and beautiful.I was so tired from searching through my closet that I headed downstairs to the kitchen to fix myself a quick meal. I was starving, and I needed to refuel before I could continue getting ready.I took the stairs down to the kitchen, and when I reached the bottom, I saw Ethan standing there. I froze,