All Chapters of The Luna He Didn’t Choose : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Bella’s POVNeither of us moved.The rain continued pouring around us.Thunder rumbled somewhere in the distance.Cars passed by the front entrance of the facility.People walked in and out.The entire world kept moving.But somehow it felt like everything had stopped.Because Ethan was looking at me.And I was looking at him.And for the first time in months, neither of us was pretending.“I still love you.”The words slipped out before I could stop them.The second they left my mouth, my eyes widened.Oh no.Oh no.Oh no.I had not meant to say that.Not here.Not now.Not ever.At least not first.My face immediately felt hot.I wanted to disappear.Actually disappear.Maybe move to another planet.Ethan froze.Completely froze.For one horrible second, nobody said anything.Then his expression changed.The shock disappeared.The sadness disappeared.And something softer took its place.Something that made my heart hurt.Because I remembered that look.I remembered it from before e

Bella’s POVThe bookstore felt different after that.Not quieter.Not louder.Just different somehow.Like something had shifted between us.Something important.Something neither of us was pretending not to see anymore.The confession was still sitting between us.Fresh.Fragile.Terrifying.I missed you too.The words kept replaying inside my head.Again and again.Because I had meant them.Every single word.Across the room, Ethan was pretending to read.He wasn’t.I knew he wasn’t.Because he had been staring at the same page.For almost ten minutes now.Nobody read that slowly.Nobody.I looked away before he noticed.Unfortunately, Maya chose that exact moment to return.The front door opened loudly.A cold breeze swept inside.And then chaos followed.As usual.“Oh good.”Maya walked in carrying three shopping bags.“You are both still alive.”I frowned.“Were we supposed to die?”She shrugged.“The day isn’t over yet.”Honestly?Fair point.Sarah entered behind her.Then James

Bella’s POVThe hug lasted longer than either expected.Neither of us seemed ready to move away.Neither of us wanted to ruin the moment.For months, everything had felt broken apart.Now, for the first time, it felt different.Not fixed.Just better.A little stronger than before.Eventually, Ethan pulled back slightly.His hands remained on my shoulders.My heart immediately started acting ridiculous again.Honestly, it needed professional help.His eyes searched my face quietly.Like he was making sure I was real.Like he still couldn’t believe I was here.I understood that feeling completely.There were days I missed him desperately.Days when memories hurt more than breathing.Days when I convinced myself moving on worked.It never actually worked.Not completely.Not when every road somehow led back.Back to him.Back to us.Back to everything we lost.And everything we still might find.“You look tired.”His voice was soft and concerned.I immediately laughed.“That is because

Bella’s POVThe drive felt longer than it actually was.Nobody talked much during the journey.Even Maya seemed unusually quiet today.That alone should have worried everyone.The morning sky remained gray and cloudy.Rain threatened to return at any moment.James focused carefully on the road ahead.Sarah sat beside him reviewing investigation notes.Meanwhile, I sat beside Ethan.Trying very hard to act normal.Unfortunately, normal was becoming difficult lately.Not when he was this close.Not when everything felt different now.Every small glance suddenly meant something.Every smile suddenly felt important.Every accidental touch felt impossible to ignore.My life had become ridiculous.Completely and utterly ridiculous.Ethan noticed me staring first.Naturally.Because somehow he always noticed everything.“What?”His voice carried quiet amusement.I immediately looked away.“Nothing.”“You were staring.”“I was thinking.”“You were staring while thinking.”I hated how quickly

Bella’s POVNobody spoke during the drive back.The silence felt heavy and uncomfortable.The discovery had changed everything again.Another child.Another secret hidden for decades.Another lie connected to Ethan’s father.The folder sat between James and Sarah.Nobody wanted to touch it anymore.Like it might reveal something worse.Honestly, it probably would.The rain finally started falling again.Soft drops struck the windshield repeatedly.The sound filled the uncomfortable silence.Beside me, Ethan stared outside quietly.His reflection looked exhausted and distant.Like he was carrying too much.Like every answer created more questions.I wanted to say something comforting.Something meaningful and reassuring.But I didn’t know what.Because what could anyone say?How did you comfort someone learningtheir family was built on secrets?I slowly reached toward his hand.The movement felt almost automatic.Like my heart decided first.Then my brain caught up later.My fingers b