"Maybe in another life, Rhea. But not in this one." – Ethan
Rhea's POV:
My blood ran cold. No… no f*****g way. That's why Ethan looked at her like that before he left? My mind went into full panic mode, desperately hoping—no, begging—that this was some sick joke. Moon Goddess, please, don't do this. Not with her. Not like this.
Nora grabbed me in a hug as if she was trying to hold me together before I shattered. But the damage was already done. I was frozen, my brain caught in a loop of disbelief, my heart twisting and cracking like glass under too much pressure.
"Rhea, please believe me… I had no idea," she whispered, voice raw and trembling against my shoulder. Her tears soaked into my dress, but I couldn't process it. "I haven't seen him all summer. We didn't talk. I would have
