But winning back Grace’s trust wasn’t as simple.
One evening, after reading to Jacob, Ethan found her in the corridor, her arms folded tightly across her chest.
“You did a good thing,” she said, not quite looking at him.
“I’m trying to do better things,” Ethan replied.
“Why now?” she asked. “Why not before?”
He swallowed hard.
“Because I was scared. I grew up with a father who measured love in achievements. I didn’t know how to love without conditions. And I didn’t want to ruin you or our child the way he ruined me.”
She was silent.
“I’ve made more money than I can ever spend,” he continued, “but none of it means anything without people who believe in me. And you did… until I pushed you away.”
She looked at him then. Her eyes were tired, but not unkind.
“You still have a lot to prove.”
“I know,” he said. “And I will. Every day.”
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