After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 1020

He could still remember the first time he met Isabella. She’d left him speechless. When Ethan had brought her over to meet him and Jesse, her smile was radiant and genuine. She spoke with this clear, melodious voice, every word bright and full of life. She had a natural confidence, reaching out with a warm handshake as she greeted him, completely at ease.

He’d almost gotten lost in that dazzling smile of hers. It was a shame, what ended up happening to her.

Ethan hadn’t followed the others. He stayed right there at the grave, staring at Isabella’s photo, unable to move no matter how much time passed. The others didn’t try to call him back. The rain kept falling, slowly picking up until it shifted from a soft drizzle to a relentless downpour. Ethan just stood there, umbrella in hand, the water pouring around him. From far away you could barely see his outline through the sheets of rain.

If only there was a way to start over...

He would give anything for that chance.

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Inside the ICU, tears slipped from the corners of Ethan’s eyes.

His fingers twitched. Then, slowly, he opened his eyes.

Where was he? Wasn’t he just at the cemetery? Why couldn’t he move?

“Doctor, come quick! Ethan’s awake—I saw him open his eyes!” Stephanie and the others had picked today to visit. When Stephanie saw Ethan stir, she broke down in relief and happiness, her voice shaking as she yelled for help.

The doctor rushed in.

Two hours later, Ethan was transferred to a regular hospital room. He was finally out of danger. After a terrifying week in intensive care, he’d somehow made it through.

He had no idea how scared his family had been all this time, dreading every second that he’d slip away and never wake. Even now, after regaining consciousness, his body felt fragile and empty. Once he was settled in the new room, exhaustion pulled him right back under.

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