SerenaI walked out of the bathroom, forcing a smile on my face.Ethan was lying on the bed, propped up against the headboard, looking relaxed and content.When he saw me, his face lit up with that beautiful smile that always made my heart skip a beat."Come here," he said, patting the space beside him.I climbed onto the bed and curled up against his side, trying to ignore the nagging voice in the back of my mind.Singapore five years ago.A woman who died.A secret."You're tense," Ethan observed, his hand rubbing soothing circles on my back. "What's wrong?""Nothing," I said quickly. Too quickly. "Just tired from the long day."He tilted my chin up so he could look into my eyes."Are you sure?" he asked, his gaze searching my face. "You know you can tell me anything, right?"The irony of those words, considering the text message, wasn't lost on me."I know," I said softly. "I'm fine. Really."He studied my face for a moment longer, then seemed to accept my answer."Okay," he said,
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