Her Missing Heart novel Chapter 7

My blood froze instantly as I stood there.

Seeing Ethan return, Morgan's face paled: "Ethan..."

He didn't even look at her, just coldly snapped: "Get out!"

I watched Morgan's eyes redden. She opened her mouth but said nothing, fleeing before her tears could fall.

Once again, only Ethan and I remained in the studio.

His deep eyes churned with dark currents, like an endless storm brewing.

My nails dug into my palms: "Ethan, let me go."

...

Finally free from Ethan's confinement.

In the car, watching the Blackwood mansion shrink in the rearview mirror, I recalled his last question: "Autumn, how am I inferior to him?"

How?

Seven years with Gabriel flashed through my mind.

He knew all my preferences, never deceived me like Ethan did.

He respected every decision I made, never forced me like Ethan did.

He maintained appropriate boundaries with women, unlike Ethan with his string of lovers...

Too many differences!

Even setting love aside, Ethan had fallen short from the very beginning.

Lost in thought, I arrived at my parents' house.

Seeing me, Father's face darkened: "The wedding's tomorrow. Why are you back?"

His harsh question cut deep. I clenched my fists: "The wedding's canceled. I... never forgot Gabriel."

Gabriel's name twisted their expressions.

Suddenly, Father grabbed the ashtray and hurled it at me.

THUD!

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